- Location
- Reston, VA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Rail & Transit practice in Reston, VA!
Responsibilities
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for their Transit practice while facilitating the growth of our regional US-based transit practice.
- Our transit practice is engaged in the planning, design, and implementation of transit services and facilities throughout the country.
- Our specific focus is within local transit providers to envision, study, plan, design, engineer, manage, and implement new services, service expansions, and service/technology enhancements.
- The ideal candidate is a recognized rail industry leader with a strong technical background in rail design and a proven track record of winning and delivering work for passenger rail and transit agencies.
- Beyond serving our existing clients, has the ability to pursue own passions, leads, and clients.
- Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operating with integrity and sound business principles
- 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 Transit 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
- 8+ years of years of Rail & Transit experience in growing and leading a Rail & Transit practice
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Track record of successfully winning and delivering work in the local area
- Established relationships with local DOT, local agencies, and/or local municipalities
- Demonstrated ability to manage transportation projects profitably through agency specifications
- Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
- Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
- 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