Senior Project Manager - Substations

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (focused on Substation/T&D) to join our Power Delivery practice in Charlotte, NC!

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will lead a practice specializing in Power Delivery (transmission, substation, and/or power studies) engineering services.
• This individual will have an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for a Power Delivery practice while growing their own projects, clients, and team around them.
• 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 land development practice
• Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as positive leaders and mentors.
• 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 relevant experience managing substation projects. 
• Familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for power delivery projects
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner

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 18 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.