Industrial Water Growth & BD Leader

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 181,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec seeks an Industrial Water Client and Market Development Lead to drive growth in the US North region and beyond. You will blend strategic client development, pursuit leadership, account management, and technical expertise to deliver innovative water solutions.

This seller-doer role spends roughly half the time on business development and half on project work, mentoring teams and shaping market strategies across industries like High‑Tech, Food & Beverage, and Life Sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of related experience in industrial water, water/wastewater, process engineering, or consulting.
• At least 10 years of experience with direct client service management and/or business development.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Grow and strengthen industrial water client relationships through strategic account management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead pursuit efforts, proposals, cross-selling, and client/market development initiatives across multiple industries.
• Strengthen market position via industry involvement, thought leadership, and strategic client communications.
• Provide technical leadership and/or project management across water treatment, reuse, wastewater, and related infra.
• Balance about half time on business development and half on project execution.
• Serve as trusted advisor to clients, project teams, and pursuit teams.
• Represent Stantec in professional associations and industry events.
• Coordinate with leaders and specialists to align capabilities with client needs.

Skills

Business development

Strategic account management

Pursuit leadership

Project management

Technical leadership

Client relationships

Market development

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

15 years related experience

10+ years direct client service management / BD

Job description

Stantec seeks an Industrial Water Client and Market Development Lead to drive growth in the US North region and beyond. You will blend strategic client development, pursuit leadership, account management, and technical expertise to deliver innovative water solutions.

This seller-doer role spends roughly half the time on business development and half on project work, mentoring teams and shaping market strategies across industries like High‑Tech, Food & Beverage, and Life Sciences.