OverviewKimley-Horn, one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," is seeking a motivated Transit Practice Leader to join our team in the Los Angeles office and work on some of the most significant projects in the local market and across the firm. We are seeking a strategic mindset that has experience working with complex transit/transportation projects. This person will also assist in mentoring and expanding our transit team in the Los Angeles Area!ResponsibilitiesOur Senior Engineer and Project Managers have an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for their practice while facilitating the growth of our Transit Practice in the Los Angeles Area. The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business backed by the strength of a national one-profit center firm with 7,000+ staff. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of a competitive salary, an impressive incentive-based bonus program, industry-leading retirement, and the potential to advance to ownership.Qualifications
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience and professional registration (P.E.) in California preferred
15+ years of diversified experience in growing and leading a Transit practice in the Los Angeles Area
Business development and marketing experience, including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work
Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems, and working with the team to deliver
Excellent knowledge of transit operations and best practices
Good communicator, particularly with key internal niche partners such as building structures, drainage, roadway, and MEP partners
Experience with specifications and detailed cost estimates
Must have a thorough understanding of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage the schedule and budget for multiple projects at the same time
Has experience in marketing and supervision of the technical work of others
We are looking for high-energy, creative, flexible, patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission, and Shared Values.
Strong technical foundation in areas of Transit corridor design experience, track/guideway design, roadway design, Station design, including park-and-ride facilities
Base Salary Range:$145,000 - $210,000Why 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!Share this job with a friend (https://careers-kimley-horn.icims.com/jobs/15334/sr.-track-rail-engineer%2c-project-manager/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-1834442239)Share on social mediaApplications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.PleaseCLICK HERE (https://www.kimley-horn.com/careers/benefits/at-a-glance/) to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role.If you require an accommodation, pleaseCLICK HERE. (https://www.kimley-horn.com/careers/ada-accommodation-request/)Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesPosted Date 9 hours ago (10/23/2024 5:29 PM)ID 2024-15334Education Bachelor's DegreeDiscipline/Focus Transit
