Client Service Director, Water & Wastewater — Hybrid

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Murrieta (CA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a dynamic Client Service Director in Murrieta to grow and strengthen our water and wastewater practice across the national footprint.

This senior leadership role combines client relationship leadership, market development, and delivery oversight for meaningful water, wastewater, stormwater, environmental, pipeline, and industrial consulting work, with a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in consulting, engineering, or infrastructure services.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in CA.
• Strong understanding of the local consulting market and client needs.
• Travel ability to client sites and Kennedy Jenks offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunities: Engage the marketplace to identify new clients, projects, partnerships, and service opportunities aligned with KJ's water and wastewater growth strategy.
• Advance client relationships: Utilize municipal and industry relationships to expand service offerings and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Lead strategic pursuits: Guide positioning, teaming, proposal strategy, interview prep, and pursuit planning.
• Build high-performing teams: Collaborate on hiring, staff development, and inclusive leadership.
• Oversee project development: Support scope, schedule, fee development, staffing, and coordination from planning through construction.
• Contribute to delivery: Serve as project manager/engineer or team member to add value.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or a similar engineering field

Job description

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a dynamic Client Service Director in Murrieta to grow and strengthen our water and wastewater practice across the national footprint.

This senior leadership role combines client relationship leadership, market development, and delivery oversight for meaningful water, wastewater, stormwater, environmental, pipeline, and industrial consulting work, with a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.