• Coastal and Resiliency Leader

    Kimley-Horn (Seattle, WA)


    Overview

     

    Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Leader to expand our Coastal Waterfront and Ports practice in Seattle, Washington (WA)!

    Responsibilities

    + This position leads business development efforts, manages relationships with key clients, and oversees all project tasks while mentoring the growth of younger staff

    + Has a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business

    + Pursuing opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to Kimley-Horn's success

    + Manages multi-disciplinary design teams (engineering, planning and environmental science) to deliver an array of waterfront infrastructure projects.

    + Manages hazard mitigation and climate resiliency planning projects for private, local, regional, and state clients including Local and Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plans, Resilience Plans, General Plan Safety Elements, Climate Adaptation Plans, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Resilience Assessments, and community resiliency center siting and operations planning.

    + Demonstrated Expertise with coastal numerical modeling

    Qualifications

    + Our Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor

    + With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

    + At least 15 years of experience managing coastal and waterfront projects

    + Bachelor’s, preferred Masters degree in coastal engineering or related field

    + Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

    + Familiarity with marine and coastal engineering principles and practices and regulations

    + Familiarity with regulatory, environmental compliance

    + Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills

    Base Salary Range:

    + $180,000 - $2260,000

     

    + 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 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.

     

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    _Applications 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._

     

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    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

    **Posted Date** _4 days ago_ _(10/2/2025 6:02 PM)_

    **_ID_** _2025-20321_

    **_Education_** _Bachelor's Degree_

    **_Discipline/Focus_** _Development Services, Structural_