Client Manager - Industrial Water and Wastewater Utilities Virtual O&M (Fully Remote)

Woodard & Curran; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking a senior professional to lead contract operations for water/wastewater clients. This role focuses on developing and closing contract opportunities, leveraging deep industry networks to engage clients and win multi-million dollar contracts.

The position requires a highly persuasive communicator with a strong track record in O&M and public works contracts, plus willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contract operations for water/wastewater utilities/industry.
• Proven success closing contract operations opportunities in industrial sectors.
• Ability to prospect, negotiate, and support multi-million dollar contracts.
• Knowledge of O&M, Contract Operations, water, wastewater, or public works.
• Strong connections and persuasive personality to engage clients.

Skills

Contract operations

Business development

Client engagement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• At least 10 years of experience in Contract Operations for water/wastewater utilities/industry.
• Proven success developing and closing contract operations opportunities in industrial sectors.
• Strong connections and a persuasive personality to engage clients.

What’s in it for you?:

• Purpose-driven work making a difference in clean water and safe environments.
• Opportunity to join a growing team and innovate on challenging problems.
• Travel up to 75% to interact with clients and attend trade shows.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10-15 years of experience in the field.
• Knowledge of O&M, Contract Operations, water, wastewater, or public works.
• Ability to prospect, negotiate, and support multi-million dollar contracts.

Woodard & Curran

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. They foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering employees to make a lasting impact on clients and communities.