Client Program Leader; CPL

AE2S is growing across Colorado, and we are seeking a Client Program Leader to strengthen client partnerships, expand our regional presence, and help special districts and utilities deliver critical water, wastewater, and water resource infrastructure solutions.

This role is ideal for a relationship-focused leader with experience in consulting, municipal utilities, special districts, public works, or public infrastructure programs. The right candidate will understand how Colorado municipalities plan, fund, permit, and deliver utility infrastructure, and will enjoy building trusted, face-to-face client relationships.

This is not a traditional sales role. The Client Program Leader is a senior market and relationship leader who helps AE2S understand client needs, align technical resources, support high-quality project delivery, and grow long-term partnerships across Colorado.

The Colorado Client Program Leader is responsible for client experience, strategic growth, business development, market awareness, and long-term relationship development across the state.

This role partners closely with Operations Managers, Practice Leaders, Project Managers, Client Managers, and technical experts to deliver consulting services in water supply, storage, treatment, conveyance, wastewater, stormwater, and related infrastructure for cities, towns, special districts, and regional utility providers.

Client Relationships and Experience

• 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.

Strategic Growth and Market Leadership

• Develop and maintain a long-term growth vision for the Colorado market, supported by annual goals and action plans.
• Lead Client Action Planning to deepen relationships, understand client needs, and expand AE2S service offerings.
• Stay informed on Colorado funding trends, regulatory and permitting requirements, legislative developments, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Support strategic decisions around staffing, office presence, technical resources, and market positioning.

Business Development and Pursuit Management

• Identify and prioritize opportunities aligned with client needs and AE2S strategy.
• Maintain visibility into the Colorado sales pipeline, opportunity tracking, and forecasting.
• Support Go/No-Go decisions, capture planning, proposal strategy, and pursuit positioning.
• Coordinate local and firm-wide resources to support key pursuits and client opportunities.

Collaboration and Industry Presence

• Partner with AE2S technical, operations, and practice leaders to align services with client needs.
• Share market intelligence, client feedback, and teaming opportunities with internal stakeholders.
• Represent AE2S at Colorado-based conferences, association meetings, client events, and industry forums.
• Maintain involvement in organizations such as RMSAWWA, RMWEA, Colorado Special District Association, Colorado Municipal League, CASFM, or similar groups.

Project Delivery and Technical Engagement

• Remain connected to project delivery and your area of technical or professional expertise.
• Support selected projects, programs, planning efforts, or client initiatives to stay current with client needs and AE2S service delivery.
• Bring practical, credible insight into client conversations through continued engagement with project work.

What Sets You Apart

• You are a trusted advisor clients rely on for insight, follow-through, and results.
• You understand how public agencies, utilities, special districts, and consulting teams work together to deliver infrastructure.
• You enjoy being visible in the market and building relationships face-to-face.
• You communicate clearly, collaborate naturally, and lead with integrity.
• You think strategically while maintaining a strong bias for action.
• You are energized by helping communities solve complex water, wastewater, and stormwater challenges.

Why Join AE2S?

• Play a key role in shaping AE2S’ growth across Colorado.
• Help local communities deliver infrastructure that supports public health, environmental stewardship, and long-term resilience.
• Work with clients across one of the country’s most dynamic water infrastructure markets.
• Collaborate with talented professionals who value relationships, integrity, technical excellence, and exceptional client service.

• 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.
• Background in one or more of the following areas:
  • Water supply, storage,…