Practice Builder - Building Structures

Overview

Known as one of FORTUNE'S “100 Best Companies to Work For," Kimley-Horn is seeking a Building Structures Practice leader based in Dallas (Frisco), TX. 

Responsibilities

• This position will support the growth of our building structures practice in the Dallas Metroplex, sitting in our Frisco office. 
• Develop and maintain good relationships with coworkers, industry peers, and clients.
• Perform and review structural design calculations, prepare project document submittal packages, and maintain the highest quality for the entire project.
• Conduct site investigations and structural evaluations while documenting field observations and preparing technical reports.
• Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, owners, contractors, and design team members.
• Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients.
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Operating with integrity and sound business principals
  • Providing vision, business planning and strategy
  • Establishing goals
  • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
  • Having open communication with your partners and team
  • Growing and leading a structural practice
• 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.
• 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 an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of diversified structural engineering experience
• Registered Professional Engineer desired
• History of providing technical design and planning on a variety of structures projects
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup with some ability to produce drawings and details, as needed
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
• Strong client contacts/relationships with the desire and ability to be continually engage with clients
• 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
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

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!