Civil Engineering Practice Leader

We are seeking an accomplished Civil Engineering Practice Leader to spearhead highlevel project business development and strategic growth initiatives for our Northern California Civil Group. This role offers significant location flexibility in Northern California allowing for professional growth and leadership opportunities within KPFF. This position is ideal for a seasoned civil engineering professional with proven expertise in leading largescale projects managing multidisciplinary teams and shaping the strategic vision of the practice.

As a Practice Leader you will be instrumental in shaping our client relationships ensuring project excellence and making key strategic decisions to enhance our firms position in the industry.

• Lead HighLevel Project : Oversee complex civil engineering projects ensuring that all phasesfrom planning and design through to deliverymeet quality standards budget constraints and timeline requirements.
• Drive Business Development and Client Engagement: Develop and expand client relationships identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposal and contract development to support the growth and profitability of the practice.
• Guide Strategic DecisionMaking: Participate in seniorlevel strategic planning aligning project goals with organizational objectives and market opportunities to strengthen the practices position and reputation.
• Lead and Mentor Large Project Teams: Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams promoting collaboration and high performance. Mentor junior and midlevel engineers fostering professional growth and succession planning within the team.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Quality Standards: Oversee compliance with all regulatory standards and quality practices ensuring projects meet client expectations and adhere to industry requirements.
• Promote Innovation and Best Practices: Stay informed of industry trends technological advancements and best practices integrating new approaches and solutions that enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering; Masters degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering with a proven record of leading highlevel projects and managing large teams
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong expertise in project management software (e.g. MS Project Primavera) and design tools (e.g. AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Demonstrated experience in business development client management and contract negotiations
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of market trends and business operations in the civil engineering sector
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to lead motivate and mentor project teams
• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation abilities with experience engaging with clients stakeholders and executive leadership
• Indepth knowledge of regulatory requirements environmental standards and sustainable design practices
• Familiarity with advanced project delivery methods including DesignBuild and PublicPrivate Partnerships is a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer reviewing plans or conducting site visits.
• Capacity to move around project sites climb ladders and navigate uneven terrain.
• Occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds of equipment or materials.

Additional Information :

Compensation
The base salary for this role starts at $120000 and is competitive with the final amount determined based on your experience education and skills. In addition KPFF offers performancebased bonuses to reward exceptional contributions. During the interview process well provide a comprehensive overview of the compensation package including details about ownership opportunities and additional benefits.
 

Culture and Benefits
At KPFF we offer a rewarding career path that emphasizes autonomy innovation and professional development. Our culture prioritizes employee ownership teamwork and shared values creating an environment where contributions are celebrated and career growth is encouraged. We arent just colleagues; were a community dedicated to collaborative innovation providing you the platform to make a lasting impact on meaningful projects.

KPFF Employee Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA covering preventive care and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Taxadvantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal family and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Companyprovided life insurance equal to one years salary plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3 of salary with no match needed. 
• Disability Insurance: Shortterm and longterm coverage at 60 income fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO two floating holidays and paid company holidays.
• Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60 pay with options to use PTO for full income.

Additional Perks

• Flexible alternative work schedule options (hybrid 9/80 halfday Fridays)
• Monthly educational lunch and learns.
• Individual professional development budget.
• Covered professional and corporate membership fees.
• Monthly social events and other extracurriculars including picnics sporting events and more.
• Community involvement with volunteer opportunities with local groups.
• Internal committee and affinity group opportunities.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime