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.

 

While the position is rooted in broad infrastructure leadership, experience in transit and rail is highly desirable and will play a key role in Seattle‑area pursuits and client relationships. Strong leaders from adjacent infrastructure disciplines are encouraged to apply.

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

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.