Strategic Client Services Leader & Water Policy Executive

Brown and Caldwell; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell seeks an experienced Client Service Leader and Executive Director in California to drive advisory services for priority clients and lead a key client organization toward its mission of promoting sustainable, reliable urban water supplies. The role combines growth strategy, client leadership, and governance across service lines, ensuring high-value, profitable programs.

The position involves steering multi-year growth, shaping client vision, aligning resources, and delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in environmental engineering and consulting with escalating responsibilities including marketing and business development.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, sales, or equivalent experience is required.
• Masters or Ph.D. is preferred; water industry experience and executive leadership are valued.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise-level growth strategies for Type I clients.
• Shape client business cases across service lines and geographies.
• Drive expansion into advisory services and new markets.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction to support the client organization's mission.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationships

Sales leadership

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Brown and Caldwell seeks an experienced Client Service Leader and Executive Director in California to drive advisory services for priority clients and lead a key client organization toward its mission of promoting sustainable, reliable urban water supplies. The role combines growth strategy, client leadership, and governance across service lines, ensuring high-value, profitable programs.

The position involves steering multi-year growth, shaping client vision, aligning resources, and delivering