Client Service Leader - Water Services

Client Service Leader - Water Services

Join CDM Smith to expand water, wastewater, and environmental services across southeastern Michigan. We deliver some of the largest water and wastewater projects for major state clients and seek a leader to grow our business with local and national project managers, technical experts, and marketing professionals.

• Develop new business and maintain high‑value relationships with water, wastewater, and environmental clients in Michigan.
• Create client engagement strategies and pursuit plans for multiple clients.
• Coordinate with senior regional and national leadership to identify opportunities to expand delivery of strategic service offerings, including planning, construction, implementation, and alternative delivery.
• Develop and manage proposal efforts, business strategies, and presentations, and lead contract negotiations.
• Work effectively with project managers, technical specialists, and delivery teams as a leader in quality project delivery.
• Lead select projects within technical expertise.
• Be active in professional societies.

• 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 and essential functions.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Previous experience winning and 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 and wastewater projects in the Michigan market.

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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.

CDM Smith Inc. reserves the right to require background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc., as well as credit and motor vehicle checks when applicable. Drug testing may be required for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. Timing of background checks for positions outside the United States will vary based on statutory law but will not precede an interview.

CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a background check; no application will inquire about criminal history before an interview. 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. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

In addition, during employment individuals may be required to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record and drug testing.

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

No – CDM Smith will not support H-1B or TN sponsorship for this position.

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