Client Director Municipal

LVI Associates; Madisonville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Licensing assistance

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Client Director in the Western Kentucky region to serve as the primary relationship manager for municipal clients and oversee major infrastructure projects. This leadership role focuses on building trusted advisor relationships with municipalities, counties, and public agencies while guiding projects from planning through construction.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years in civil or municipal engineering, a PE license or eligibility, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure is required.
• 7+ years of experience in civil/public works, municipal, or related infrastructure sectors.
• Strong project management and client-relations experience.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure systems and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for municipal and public-sector clients.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and project portfolios.
• Advise on infrastructure planning, capital improvement programs, and project priorities.
• Lead client meetings and present before councils, boards, and stakeholders.
• Oversee transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, drainage, and other municipal projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development for municipal partnerships.

Skills

Client relationships

Project management

Public sector experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Client Director

Western Kentucky

Lead Municipal Relationships. Influence Infrastructure. Shape Communities.

Our client is a respected multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering infrastructure solutions that strengthen communities across Kentucky. As they continue to grow their municipal practice, they are seeking a Client Director to serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients while leading important infrastructure projects throughout the region.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys building relationships, solving complex infrastructure challenges, and working directly with decision-makers. The successful candidate will become a key representative of the firm, partnering with municipalities, counties, utility providers, and public agencies to help plan and deliver projects that have a lasting impact on local communities.

Why Join?

• Established and highly respected engineering consultancy with decades of regional success.
• Opportunity to inherit and strengthen existing municipal relationships.
• Significant autonomy and visibility within the organization.
• Direct interaction with mayors, city councils, utility boards, county officials, and public stakeholders.
• Diverse project portfolio spanning transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, drainage, and public infrastructure.
• Leadership role with strong long-term growth potential.
• Collaborative culture focused on professional development and community impact.

The Role

As Client Director, you will act as the primary relationship manager and strategic advisor for municipal clients while providing oversight of infrastructure projects from planning through construction.

You will help communities identify infrastructure needs, develop practical solutions, navigate funding opportunities, and execute projects that improve public services and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal and public-sector clients.
• Develop and maintain strong long-term client relationships.
• Advise communities on infrastructure planning, capital improvement programs, and project priorities.
• Lead client meetings and represent projects before councils, boards, and public stakeholders.
• Oversee projects involving transportation, roadway improvements, water systems, wastewater facilities, stormwater management, drainage, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Conduct infrastructure assessments and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Develop scopes, proposals, budgets, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, funding organizations, and project stakeholders.
• Review engineering reports, studies, and technical recommendations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the municipal services team.
• Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities to expand municipal partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• 7+ years of experience in civil engineering, municipal engineering, transportation, water/wastewater, public works, or related infrastructure sectors.
• Strong project management and client relationship experience.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure systems and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with public-sector clients, elected officials, or regulatory agencies is highly desirable.

Preferred Backgrounds

We're particularly interested in professionals with experience in:

• Municipal Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water & Wastewater Engineering
• Public Works
• Government or USACE Projects
• Civil Infrastructure Consulting

Regional familiarity with Kentucky and the surrounding area is highly valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and leadership capability.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Health benefits.
• Retirement plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Licensing assistance and career advancement opportunities.