National Data Center Client Leader

CDM Smith; Sarasota (FL); 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. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, winning work, and building strong client relationships while guiding design, EPC, and construction initiatives for hyperscale data centers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive EPC business development experience, proven ability to secure major data center projects, and the leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams across the

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.
• EPC business development experience in industrial markets with a proven ability to build client relationships in the 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

• Lead business development, client engagement, client service management, and strategic marketing for multiple major data center clients in the U.S.
• Develop and maintain high-value relationships with data center clients.
• Lead winning proposal efforts.
• Expand market share by partnering with senior project managers and key technical specialists to deliver high-quality projects.
• Collaborate with the technology group to leverage innovative tools that enhance project delivery.
• Implement short- and long-term strategies contributing to growth and profitability.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Proposal management

Data center market knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Industrial Client Service Leader to drive national growth in the data center market. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, winning work, and building strong client relationships while guiding design, EPC, and construction initiatives for hyperscale data centers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive EPC business development experience, proven ability to secure major data center projects, and the leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams across the