Client Service Leader - Water Services

Client Service Leader - Water Services CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Client Service Leader to expand water, wastewater, and environmental services business development across southeastern Michigan. CDM Smith has been providing a wide array of services to Michigan clients for over 40 years, including delivering some of the largest water and wastewater projects for major clients throughout the state. We are looking for someone who can lead business development opportunities in collaboration with our growing team of local and national project managers, technical experts, and marketing professionals. Responsibilities Developing new business and maintaining high-value relationships with water/wastewater/environmental clients in Michigan. Creating client engagement strategies and pursuit plans for multiple clients. Coordinating with senior regional and national leadership to identify opportunities to expand CDM Smith's delivery of strategic service offerings, including planning, construction, implementation, and alternative delivery. Developing & managing proposal efforts, business strategies and presentations and leading contract negotiations. Working effectively with project managers, technical specialists and delivery teams as a leader in our delivery of quality projects to our clients. Leading select projects within his/her technical area of expertise. Being active in professional societies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 15 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience winning/managing projects in the Michigan municipal water market. Strong client relationships with water clients in the Michigan market. 15+ years of experience with municipal water/wastewater projects in the Michigan market. EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Why CDM Smith? Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! ( Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. Job Site Location Michigan - Detroit Amount of Travel Required 20% Visa Sponsorship Available No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Work Location Options Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. 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