Data Center Client Growth Leader

CDM Smith; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Industrial Client Service Leader to drive our national strategy for expanding in the rapidly growing data center market. This high‑impact leadership role focuses on identifying new opportunities, winning work, building strong client relationships, and driving growth in this critical sector.

The role involves full lifecycle oversight from site identification through planning, design and construction, with 20%–40% travel and hybrid work options for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Data center market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Industrial Client Service Leader to drive our national strategy for expanding in the rapidly growing data center market. This high‑impact leadership role focuses on identifying new opportunities, winning work, building strong client relationships, and driving growth in this critical sector.

The role involves full lifecycle oversight from site identification through planning, design and construction, with 20%–40% travel and hybrid work options for the successful candidate.