Data Center Client Growth Leader

CDM Smith; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Industrial Client Service Leader to drive national growth in the data center market. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, winning work, building strong client relationships, and growing in this critical sector.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience selling consulting, engineering, design-build and EPC projects for data centers, spanning planning through construction, with travel 20%–40% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally may be required depending on duties and workload.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• EPC business development experience in industrial markets with proven ability to build client relationships in data center and related sectors.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, construction, or MBA, MS, or MA with applicable experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Established relationships with decision-makers in the data center industry.
• Proven track record of selling mission-critical and hyperscale data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading business development, client engagement, client service management, and strategic marketing for multiple major data center clients in the U.S.
• Developing and maintaining high value relationships with data center clients.
• Leading winning proposal efforts.
• Expanding market share by partnering with senior project managers and key technical specialists to deliver high quality projects.
• Collaborating with our award-winning technology group to leverage innovative tools that enhance project delivery.
• Implementing short and long-term strategies that contribute to the growth and profitability of CDM Smith.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Industrial Client Service Leader to drive national growth in the data center market. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, winning work, building strong client relationships, and growing in this critical sector.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience selling consulting, engineering, design-build and EPC projects for data centers, spanning planning through construction, with travel 20%–40% as needed.