Strategic Water/Wastewater Client Leader

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health savings account

401(k)

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership

Professional registration support

Business travel assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a dynamic Client Service Director in California to strengthen our public and private sector water and wastewater practice across our national footprint. This senior leadership role blends client relationships, market development, and delivery oversight for water, wastewater, stormwater, environmental, pipeline, and industrial projects.

This role entails leading opportunities, advancing client relationships, guiding strategic pursuits, and building high-performing teams

Qualifications

• Education: BS or MS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or a similar engineering field.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in consulting, engineering, or infrastructure services.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain in California.
• Travel: Willingness to travel to client sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunities by engaging the marketplace to identify new clients, projects, partnerships, and service offerings aligned with KJ's water and wastewater growth strategy.
• Advance client relationships using municipal and industry networks to expand service offerings and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Lead strategic pursuits including positioning, teaming, proposal strategy, interview prep, and pursuit planning for priority opportunities in your territory.
• Build high-performing teams through strategic hiring, staff development, and inclusive leadership to support project and client success.
• Oversee project development including scope, schedule, fee development, negotiation, staffing, and coordination from planning through design and construction.
• Contribute to delivery by serving as a project manager, project engineer, or project team member where leadership adds value.

Skills

Client-centered leadership

Business development mindset

Collaborative influence

Team development approach

Clear communication

Education

BS or MS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental engineering

Job description

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a dynamic Client Service Director in California to strengthen our public and private sector water and wastewater practice across our national footprint. This senior leadership role blends client relationships, market development, and delivery oversight for water, wastewater, stormwater, environmental, pipeline, and industrial projects.

This role entails leading opportunities, advancing client relationships, guiding strategic pursuits, and building high-performing teams