Water Reuse Growth Leader & Strategic Client Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses / performance incentives

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Senior Client Services Manager/Project Manager to lead growth and client strategy in the water reuse market across the Southwest US. You will align resources, shape multi-year growth plans, and act as a trusted advisor to key clients while managing complex portfolios.

The role emphasizes expanding long-term relationships, mentoring CSTs, and coordinating with executive leadership to pursue major opportunities while ensuring profitability and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in environmental engineering and consulting with marketing and business development.
• Track record of expanding long‑term client relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Experience leading strategic pursuits and complex proposals.
• Strong ability to translate client drivers into actionable growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise-level growth strategies for Type I clients.
• Shape client business case across multiple service lines and geographies.
• Drive expansion into adjacent services and new markets.
• Lead large, complex portfolios with significant revenue and risk exposure.
• Balance growth, margin, retention, and service diversification.

Skills

Strategic growth

Executive relationships

Growth strategy

Pursuit leadership

Client portfolio management

Education

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

Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field

Professional Engineer registration in California, Arizona, or Nevada

Job description

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Senior Client Services Manager/Project Manager to lead growth and client strategy in the water reuse market across the Southwest US. You will align resources, shape multi-year growth plans, and act as a trusted advisor to key clients while managing complex portfolios.

The role emphasizes expanding long-term relationships, mentoring CSTs, and coordinating with executive leadership to pursue major opportunities while ensuring profitability and quality.