Strategic MEP Program & Client Leader — Austin

Glumac; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexibility and work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, seeks a strategic MEP Program & Client Leadership Lead in Austin to drive executive program oversight, client relationships, and market growth across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.

The role combines leadership of design teams, risk and contract management, and business development to expand Glumac’s presence in Austin, TX. Hybrid work with in-office days required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, construction management, business, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in MEP consulting, engineering, architecture, construction, or related AEC environment.
• Established client and industry relationships in Austin, TX.
• Strong engineering background with credibility to engage clients and teams.
• Proven experience in business development, pursuits, and revenue/backlog growth.
• Experience overseeing programs, contracts, financial performance, risk, and client issues.
• Experience leading major or multi-million-dollar projects or portfolios.
• Strong executive communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead collaboratively across offices, disciplines, markets, and teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership to Project Managers and design teams on strategic programs.
• Serve as escalation point for client, contract, scope, risk, schedule, and financial issues.
• Lead client account strategies and identify growth opportunities.
• Drive strategic pursuits: qualification, go/no-go, teaming, scope, fee, proposals.
• Oversee contract administration, risk mitigation, and compliance with policies.
• Monitor project performance: scope, schedule, budget, profitability, margins.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to advance growth priorities.
• Build relationships with owners, architects, contractors, developers, partners.
• Coach Project Managers to ensure PM practices.
• Represent Glumac with professionalism and entrepreneurial approach.

Skills

Client leadership

BD / client development

Program management

Executive communication

Relationship building

Contract management

Risk management

Cross-office leadership

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, seeks a strategic MEP Program & Client Leadership Lead in Austin to drive executive program oversight, client relationships, and market growth across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.

The role combines leadership of design teams, risk and contract management, and business development to expand Glumac’s presence in Austin, TX. Hybrid work with in-office days required.