Client Advisory Partner - Electric and Gas Utilities (Central Region)

Date: Sep 2, 2026 Location: Chicago, IL, US Creve Coeur, MO, US Houston, TX, US Kansas City, MO, US US Bloomington, MN, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Company : Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id : 115278 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : No Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No Why Black & Veatch? Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. Why Black & Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. The Opportunity As the Client Advisory Partner of Electric & Gas Utilities , you will have the opportunity to: Work with CAMs, Client Segment Leaders, and Enterprise Evolution on Strategic account management, clarity on playbook and client zippering to avoid redundancy and friction with CAMS & Client Segment Leads Build relationships with regional leaders and segment leaders, establishing a meeting cadence to understand Regional/Subregional strategy in response to changing market/client needs Partner with Enterprise Innovation to ensure investment in new/leading innovative solutions are targeted at our clients' needs/planned growth areas Key Responsibilities Lead IA client engagement activities from opportunity creation to business capture Generate and qualify business leads in the region Co-develop client strategy working with CAM (segmentation, prioritization, identify key accounts, sales/GTM strategy) Co-develop marketing strategy in collaboration with Strategic Growth (thought leadership, industry exp, etc.) Accountable for client satisfaction Manage profit and loss for the region Monitor industry trends to ensure competitive positioning in the market Provide region Account/Client Strategy and oversight Identify Strategic, Target and Opportunistic Accounts for the region Be the voice of the Account/Client within IA Conduct Account/Client Satisfaction Surveys for IA engagements Implement strategies that enable the IA to obtain new business sales Coordinate with other Market Sectors in pursuit of new business sales for the benefit of the entire company Develop and implement the strategic go-to-market framework Develop and execute Large Account Management Process (Gold Sheet) for Strategic Accounts/Clients Lead and guide Strategic Account Team Lead the "Zippering" process for IA professionals and their counterparts inside the Account/Client organization, creating opportunities for sales and operations contacts within the Account/Client's organization Preferred Qualifications Sales and BD Acumen (Proven ability to break into new accounts and expand service offerings; develop a sales lead from start to finish including opportunity development and contract negotiation; client mgmt) Strategic development/implementation Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience. Has successfully managed multiple engagements simultaneously Contributor or leader to acquire new engagements 12-15+ years in a business/consulting environment All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Certifications Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred. Work Environment/Physical Demands Work Environment Typical office environment. Travel up to 60% Physical Demands Extensive sitting. Extensive talking, fingering, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing, writing. Limited reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing for extended periods of time. Salary Plan SAM: Sales Job Grade 019 Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. 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To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients. 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