Client Service Director - Water/Wastewater

What You’ll Do

• Engage the marketplace to identify new clients, projects, partnerships, and service opportunities aligned with KJ’s water and wastewater growth strategy.
• Use established municipal, industry, and teaming relationships to expand service offerings and strengthen long-term client partnerships.
• Guide positioning, teaming, proposal strategy, interview preparation, and pursuit planning for priority opportunities across your territory.
• Collaborate with internal leaders on strategic hiring, staff development, team structure, and inclusive leadership that supports project and client success.
• Serve as a project manager, project engineer, or project team member where your leadership and technical judgment add value.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance;
• A health savings account;
• A 401(k);
• Bonus programs;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Employee ownership opportunity;
• Professional registration support;
• Business travel assistance;
• Competitive paid time off and holidays;
• An employee assistance program;
• Additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.