Client Service Director - Water/Wastewater

About the role

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Benefits

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and do their best work. Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $157,000 and $354,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location. Benefits summary includes 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; and additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.