Industrial Client Service Leader – Data Centers

Industrial Client Service Leader – Data Centers

CDM Smith is seeking an Industrial Client Service Leader to drive our national strategy for expanding in the rapidly growing data center market. This high-impact leadership role focuses on identifying new opportunities, winning work, building strong client relationships, and driving growth in this critical sector.

• Leading business development, client engagement, client service management, and strategic marketing for multiple major data center clients in the U.S.
• Developing and maintaining high-value relationships with data center clients.
• Leading winning proposal efforts.
• Expanding market share by partnering with senior project managers and key technical specialists to deliver high-quality projects.
• Collaborating with our award-winning technology group to leverage innovative tools that enhance project delivery.
• Implementing short and long-term strategies that contribute to the growth and profitability of CDM Smith.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent directly related experience.
• 12 years of related experience in consulting, engineering, design-build, or EPC projects for data centers, including power delivery, water systems, and civil/site works.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

• EPC business development experience in industrial markets with a proven ability to build client relationships in the data center and related sectors.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, construction, MBA, MS, or MA with applicable experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Established relationships with decision-makers in the data center industry.
• A proven track record of selling mission‑critical and hyperscale data center projects.

Minimum: $119,829
• Maximum: $209,726

Hybrid work options may be considered for the successful candidate.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.