Municipal Water Client Leader

Woodardcurran; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Woodard & Curran seeks a Municipal Water Client Leader in Maine to grow municipal water services across the Northeast, focusing on drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and water resources. This role moves beyond project delivery into client leadership, account growth, and business development while supporting meaningful water infrastructure projects.

You’ll work with experts across consulting, engineering, operations, and integrated solutions to strengthen client relationships and expand our

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of municipal water consulting experience, across wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, or water resources.
• Strong understanding of municipal decision-making including budgets, boards, and funding programs.
• Credibility with public-sector clients and ability to build relationships with engineers and municipal leaders.
• Growth-minded with interest in client strategy, business development, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Grow the municipal water practice across drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and water resources in the Northeast.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding municipal operational, regulatory, funding, and infrastructure challenges.
• Identify client needs and proactively develop solutions aligned with capital planning and long-term priorities.
• Lead or support proposals and interviews including scopes, budgets, presentations, and positioning strategies.
• Shape scopes, budgets, and schedules in partnership with clients and internal teams.
• Develop account plans and growth strategies aligned with client needs and regional goals.
• Support healthy account management by helping teams stay aligned on budgets, invoicing, communication, and expectations.
• Strengthening client relationships and creating opportunities for technical teams to engage and grow.
• Coach and develop staff to support technical and professional growth.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on client success and high-quality delivery.

Skills

Relationship building

Client engagement

Team leadership

Communication skills

Public-sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering

Job description

Woodard & Curran seeks a Municipal Water Client Leader in Maine to grow municipal water services across the Northeast, focusing on drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and water resources. This role moves beyond project delivery into client leadership, account growth, and business development while supporting meaningful water infrastructure projects.

You’ll work with experts across consulting, engineering, operations, and integrated solutions to strengthen client relationships and expand our