Client Program Leader (CPL)

About the role

The Colorado Client Program Leader at AE2S is responsible for strengthening client partnerships, expanding the company's regional presence, and delivering critical water, wastewater, and water resource infrastructure solutions. This role requires a relationship-focused leader with experience in consulting, municipal utilities, special districts, public works, or public infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with municipalities, special districts, public works departments, utility authorities, and regional water/wastewater providers.
• Maintain a strong local presence through regular in-person client engagement.
• Lead proactive client feedback efforts to support high satisfaction, long-term partnerships, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as an escalation point for client concerns and help drive timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain a long-term growth vision for the Colorado market, supported by annual goals and action plans.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities aligned with client needs and AE2S strategy.
• Support strategic decisions around staffing, office presence, technical resources, and market positioning.
• Collaborate with AE2S technical, operations, and practice leaders to align services with client needs.
• Represent AE2S at Colorado-based conferences, association meetings, client events, and industry forums.
• Stay informed on Colorado funding trends, regulatory and permitting requirements, legislative developments, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Support project delivery and technical engagement by remaining connected to project work and bringing practical, credible insight into client conversations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in leadership within the engineering industry.
• Experience in consulting, utility management, public works, special district leadership, or public infrastructure programs.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Water supply, storage, treatment, and distribution Wastewater collection and treatment Stormwater, flood management, or water resources Capital improvement planning or utility infrastructure delivery Program management, funding strategy, permitting, or public-sector infrastructure planning.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with municipal, utility, special district, public works, or public-sector decision makers.
• Experience identifying client needs, shaping project or program opportunities, and supporting organizational growth.
• Experience with project delivery, capital planning, proposal development, funding strategy, public procurement, or client management.
• Strong communication, strategic planning, collaboration, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to travel within Colorado for client meetings, project discussions, conferences, and industry engagement.

Qualifications

• PE license, PMP certification, licensed water/wastewater operator credential, or other relevant professional registration or certification.
• Experience working with Colorado municipalities, utilities, special districts, public works departments, or regional water/wastewater agencies.
• Experience in the Colorado water, wastewater, stormwater, or environmental consulting market.
• Experience with client growth strategies, business development, client action planning, strategic account planning, or RFP/RFQ pursuits.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, opportunity tracking, project management tools, or internal performance reporting systems.

Skills

• Trusted advisor skills
• Strategic thinking
• Relationship-building
• Client management
• Project delivery
• Technical expertise

Benefits

• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000 + DOE (Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, etc.)

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.