--- title: Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder Land description: Kimley-Horn is hiring for the Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder Land Development role. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-project-manager-practice-builder-land-development-at-kimley-horn-01a0b18b-ca71-76ed-8d79-4193226a7d6a date: 2026-11-13T00:15:12Z og_description: Join Kimley-Horn as Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder Land Development in Palm Desert, CA. Pays $145K–$250K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/sivt5b.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Palm Desert, CA | | **Salary** | $145K/yr - $250K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Kimley-Horn sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 18 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Kimley-Horn. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $118,000 – $168,000 a year (median $148,000). ## Description **Discipline/Focus** Development Services **Overview** Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Builder to expand our Land Development practice in Coachella Valley, California (CA)! **Responsibilities** - The qualified individual will lead a Land Development team while building and managing relationships with key 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 land development practice - Our 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** - 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering - Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California - Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or land owners - Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D - Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work - Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization - Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner - Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably **Base Salary Range:** - $145,000 - $250,000 - Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation **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 19 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. **Position Type** Experienced ## Skills - Scope of Work Development - Professional Engineer - Land Use - Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D - Land Development - Business Development - AutoCAD - Employee Retention - Relationship Management - Communication - Writing - Business Planning - Budgeting ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Parental Leave - Personal Leave - Floating Holidays - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [More jobs at Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Construction & Skilled Trades jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Construction Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades/construction-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Construction Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades/construction-administration/construction-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Land Development Project Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/construction-and-skilled-trades/construction-administration/construction-manager/land-development-project-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 284608 jobs - [Engineering Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/engineering-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 129886 jobs - [Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1377 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 284608 jobs - [Engineering Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/engineering-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 129886 jobs - [Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1377 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)