Client Leader - Justice + Civic or Public Safety

Senior Client Leader – Justice, Civic & Public Safety

Location Options: Multiple locations across Texas

An established, multidisciplinary design and consulting organization is seeking a Senior Client Leader to oversee projects within the Justice, Civic, and Public Safety sectors. This leadership role blends business development, client management, and project delivery oversight, serving public‑sector clients at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, relationship‑driven leader who excels at guiding large teams, managing complex building projects, and ensuring exceptional client experiences from initial engagement through project completion.

• Lead client relationships across justice, civic, and public safety markets, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Support business development efforts, including participation in interviews, proposal responses, and presentations.
• Engage in client contract negotiations, fee development, scope discussions, and change management.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, ensuring expectations, goals, and project parameters remain aligned.

• Manage execution of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Partner with project managers to define staffing, roles, responsibilities, and provide performance feedback.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking across design and technical teams.
• Oversee invoicing, financial performance, forecasting, and account receivables for assigned projects.
• Facilitate meetings, coordinate consultants, and ensure accurate documentation throughout the process.

• Guide teams in developing high‑quality design solutions across justice, civic, and public safety facility types.
• Ensure projects comply with industry standards, documented best practices, and sustainable design principles.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering growth, technical excellence, and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Provide leadership in evaluating building systems, construction methods, site planning, and operational requirements.
• Support efforts related to facility assessments, resilience planning, cost‑of‑ownership analysis, and space planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or related field (professional licensure preferred).
• 10-12+ years of professional experience in the AEC industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a client‑facing leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex architectural or engineering projects from pursuit through closeout.
• Proven experience working with public‑sector clients and navigating state and local jurisdictions.
• Strong business acumen, including strategic planning, resource management, financial oversight, and leadership.
• Expertise in design techniques, planning tools, and the development of technical drawings and models.
• Familiarity with construction materials, building codes, and regulatory processes.
• Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to actively listen, understand diverse perspectives, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in project management or design software (e.g., Microsoft Suite; experience with platforms like Vantagepoint, Planifi, or equivalent tools is a plus).

• Trusted, ongoing partnerships with justice, civic, and public safety clients
• Smooth coordination between internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders
• Projects delivered with high quality, operational excellence, and financial success
• Strong contributions to business development and firm‑wide growth initiatives
• Leadership that strengthens team performance, innovation, and a collaborative culture