Client Service Leader - Water Services

Job Title:

Client Service Leader - Water Services

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Business Unit: NAU

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, driven Sr. Client Service Leader to lead client engagement and business development for water infrastructure and resource services for multiple municipal clients in the West Central and Southwest Florida markets. CDM Smith has been providing water infrastructure and water resource services in the Florida market for over 40 years, working on some of the largest water, wastewater and related infrastructure projects for major clients throughout the area.

As a member of this team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

• Developing new business and maintaining high‑value relationships with water and environmental infrastructure clients in the Southwest Florida market
• Creating client engagement strategies and pursuit plans for multiple water and environmental clients
• Coordinating with Sr. Regional and Corporate leadership to grow market share across targeted clients
• Identifying opportunities to expand CDM Smith involvement in strategic service offerings, including planning, design, permitting, construction administration, implementation, and alternative delivery
• Developing and managing proposal efforts, business strategies, presentations, and taking the lead in contract negotiations, including but not limited to terms & conditions, scope, and budget
• Working effectively with project managers, key technical specialists, and the marketing team as a key leader to deliver quality projects to our clients
• Leading select projects within your technical area of expertise
• Being active in professional societies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 12 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.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Alternative delivery experience
• Proven experience in winning and managing large‑scale municipal water, wastewater, solid waste, and drainage projects in the Southwest Florida market in an engineering/consulting firm
• Strong client relationships in the municipal water market and environmental market

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.

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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.

Florida – Tampa

Amount of

Travel Required:

10%