Practice Builder - Landscape Architecture

Overview Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager (Practice Builder) to expand our Landscape Architecture practice in West Palm Beach, FL! The successful candidate will be a leader in a practice specializing in high end design and technical complicated landscape architectural services. This individual will have an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for a Landscape Architecture practice while growing their own projects, clients and team around them. This position leads business development efforts, manages relationships with key clients, and oversees all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff. The successful candidate will have a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. Practice Builders are encouraged to pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to firmwide success. Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, because as a firm we focus on results. Responsibilities Work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects including private and public development throughout the region for a wide variety of clients Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for high end design and technically complicated projects Project experience will be diverse as we provide services to both public and private sectors Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for the high end design practice and beyond Given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership Qualifications 8+ years experience growing and leading a landscape architecture practice/studio Registered Professional/Certified Landscape Architect (PLA/CLA) license or ability to obtain in 1 year Experience developing relationships with extensive client contacts Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and creating budgets for projected work Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems and working with the team to deliver Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization. Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner. Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills Why Kimley-Horn? At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years! Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses. Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs. Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kimley-Horn