Client Service Leader, Water Services - Wichita KS

Job Title: Client Service Leader, Water Services - Wichita KS

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to lead client engagement and business development activities for municipal water infrastructure and water resources clients in the greater Wichita, KS region. CDM Smith has been providing water‑related planning, design, and construction services in Kansas and the Midwest for nearly 50 years— delivering complex water treatment, wastewater treatment, reuse, pump station, master planning, and conveyance projects across the region.

We are looking for someone who will help develop and implement strategy to grow our Wichita regional water market.

• Leading and creating client engagement strategies and pursuit plans for municipal clients in the greater Wichita and surrounding region markets
• Developing new business, creating and maintaining high value relationships with clients
• Leading the strategy for client selection, client management, and pursuits in the geography
• Developing strategies for finding new streams of revenue and promoting technical innovations with clients
• Working effectively with Project Managers, Key Technical Specialists and other members of the CDM Smith design team regarding successful project delivery
• Being active in professional societies, industry organizations, and appropriate political circles in the greater Wichita area and surrounding region

• 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, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Business development experience at the local and regional scales in the public water and wastewater sector markets
• Well‑refined written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking, time management, and planning skills
• Strong business acumen with a well‑rounded perspective on transformative growth
• Ability to work flexible hours and attend events outside of the normal workday

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.

Kansas - Statewide

15%

Fulltime-Regular

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

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