Water & Wastewater Client Growth Director

Kennedy Jenks; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 300,000; 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

Travel assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Client Service Director in California to lead water and wastewater growth across the national footprint, advancing client relationships and strategic delivery for public and private sector projects.

The senior role emphasizes team building, opportunity development, and delivery oversight while serving communities, utilities, and industry clients. The position offers a hybrid work model with two days in the office and a salary range of $185,000–$300,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: BS or MS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or a similar engineering field.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in consulting, engineering, or infrastructure services.
• Market knowledge: Thorough understanding of the local consulting market, including municipal and industry client needs.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in California.
• Preferred: Design-Build experience and DBIA certification.
• Travel: Ability to travel to client sites, project locations, and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunities: Engage the marketplace to identify new clients, projects, partnerships, and service opportunities aligned with KJ’s water and wastewater growth strategy.
• Advance client relationships: Use established municipal, industry, and teaming relationships to expand service offerings and strengthen long-term client partnerships.
• Lead strategic pursuits: Guide positioning, teaming, proposal strategy, interview preparation, and pursuit planning for priority opportunities across your territory.
• Build high-performing teams: Collaborate with internal leaders on strategic hiring, staff development, team structure, and inclusive leadership that supports project and client success.
• Oversee project development: Support scope, schedule, fee development, negotiation, staffing, and coordination from planning through design and construction.
• Contribute to delivery: Serve as a project manager, project engineer, or project team member where your leadership and technical judgment add value.

Skills

Client-centered leadership

Business development mindset

Collaborative influence

Team development

Clear communication

Education

BS or MS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or related engineering field

Job description

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Client Service Director in California to lead water and wastewater growth across the national footprint, advancing client relationships and strategic delivery for public and private sector projects.

The senior role emphasizes team building, opportunity development, and delivery oversight while serving communities, utilities, and industry clients. The position offers a hybrid work model with two days in the office and a salary range of $185,000–$300,000 plus benefits.