Infrastructure Practice Leader - Pacific Northwest

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Infrastructure Practice Leader to expand our Infrastructure/Transit practice in Seattle, WA!

Kimley‑Horn is seeking a senior Infrastructure Practice Leader to help drive long‑term growth across the Pacific Northwest and beyond as it's not limited by geography, with a particular emphasis on expanding our transit, transportation and infrastructure services throughout the Pacific Northwest. This role offers a unique opportunity for a proven leader to shape market strategy, cultivate client relationships, and build high‑performing teams in one of the country’s most dynamic infrastructure markets.

Responsibilities

Market Growth & Client Leadership

• Serve as a senior market leader across infrastructure sectors, including transportation, transit, rail, municipal, and complex public works projects.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships with agencies and stakeholders across the Pacific Northwest, such as WSDOT, ODOT, Sound Transit, local jurisdictions, port authorities, and regional partners.
• Lead and support pursuit strategies for major infrastructure programs, collaborating with Kimley‑Horn leadership, technical experts, and project teams.
• Drive visibility and credibility for Kimley‑Horn through industry involvement, professional associations, and regional conferences.
• Help shape long‑term growth strategies for the PNW infrastructure practice, aligning with Kimley‑Horn’s strategic plan.

Project Oversight & Technical Leadership

• Serve as Principal‑in‑Charge or Project Director for complex infrastructure projects, providing executive‑level oversight from planning through delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical quality, consistency, and strong client outcomes.
• In the Seattle market, support and grow transit‑ and rail‑related work, including coordination with specialists in rail, systems, and corridor design as needed.
• Promote innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow teams of engineers, planners, and designers across the Pacific Northwest.
• Recruit and develop top infrastructure talent, supporting technical excellence, leadership growth, and long‑term succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative, people‑first culture aligned with Kimley‑Horn’s values of trust, accountability, and professional development.
• Partner with local and regional leaders to align staffing, skills, and workload across the practice.

Business & Financial Management

• Contribute to annual business planning, backlog forecasting, and revenue growth targets for the PNW infrastructure practice.
• Develop scopes, staffing strategies, schedules, and budgets for large, complex projects.
• Support responsible workload management, staffing deployment, and profitability while maintaining Kimley‑Horn’s high client‑service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Washington or Oregon preferred (or ability to obtain).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure delivery, planning, design, or program leadership; 20+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing large, multidisciplinary teams and complex, multi‑million‑dollar public infrastructure projects.
• Transit and rail experience is strongly preferred, particularly for candidates focused on the Seattle market, but is not required for all candidates.
• Established relationships within the Pacific Northwest public‑sector infrastructure market preferred.
• Strong leadership presence with proven ability to influence clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building practices, developing people, and creating long‑term client partnerships.

Salary Detail

• $180k - $230k
• Eligible for lucrative performance based bonuses

Benefits

• 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.

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 Disabilities