Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder – Landscape Architecture

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Practice Leader to join our Landscape Architecture team in Monterey, CA. This position will support our national Landscape Architecture and Land Planning practice. 

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects including private and public development, multifamily, mixed-use, and community planning for a wide variety of clients. Project experience will be diverse as we provide services to both public and private sectors.

Our Practice Builders have an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for their practice while facilitating the growth within each market.  You will have the autonomy to shape your practice and to lead the business development efforts with local developers, public agencies and/or industry contacts while building and managing your relationships with your key clients. Markets are not limited by geography but driven by relationships. The primary responsibilities for this position will be to operate with integrity and sound business principals; providing practice vision, business planning and strategy; serve clients directly and deliver for clients; establishing goals; building and maintaining positive client relationships; having open communication with your partners and team with the overall goal to grow your practice.  As your team grows, you will also be provided the support of a national firm to build your team and practice to serve your clients.   
 
The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of a competitive salary, impressive incentive-based bonus program, industry-leading retirement along with the potential to advance to ownership. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or related degree required.
• Professional Certification (PLA, RLA, etc.)
• Experience developing relationships with local client contacts.
• At least 10 years of experience growing and leading a landscape architecture practice.
• 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. 

Base Salary Range: 

• $145,000 - $165,000
• Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation

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-to1- 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.