Client Director (Water Business)

TL;DR

Client Director (Water Business): Establish and maintain relationships with clients, develop new business in Southern California water sector with an accent on capturing market share and managing EPC projects. Focus on leading marketing efforts, strategy development, proposal preparation, project execution oversight, and staff management.

Location: Irvine, CA or Los Angeles, CA, US (hybrid or flexible options after first 90 days at manager discretion)

Salary: $193,787 - $329,429 annually

Company

Employee-owned firm with over 100 years in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction for sustainable infrastructure, top-ranked in water design firms.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain client relationships while developing new business in Southern California water market
• Lead business growth, capture market share, and provide full project responsibility for EPC services
• Oversee project execution including engineering, budgeting, invoicing, and performance reviews
• Manage teams, mentor staff, and support market strategies and client engagement
• Interact with clients and promote company through community activities

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in US (no visa sponsorship or relocation)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in business development, project management, and EPC in water/wastewater
• Ability to travel to client sites and use video conferencing
• Pass pre-employment checks including background, drug screen, and motor vehicle records

Nice to have

• 15+ years water/wastewater experience with leadership in Southern California
• Professional Engineering License and Bachelor’s in technical discipline
• Understanding of budgets, financial metrics, and contract negotiation

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with 401k match and benefits from day 1
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holidays, sick time after initial period
• Performance-based bonuses, ESOP stock ownership, health insurances, wellness program
• Inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives and professional growth
• Additional perks like adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program