Industrial Client Service Leader - Electric Utilities

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Industrial Client Service Leader - Electric Utilities

United States - Nationwide

CDM Smith is seeking an Industrial Client Service Leader to help accelerate our growing business with electric utility clients across the US. This role will drive growth in the utility sector by identifying opportunities, winning new projects, and expanding key client accounts. The leader will bring experience selling consulting, engineering, design‑build, and EPC projects to electric utilities, including transmission & distribution, substations, generation, civil works, geotechnical, and environmental projects.

• Lead business development, client engagement, client service management, and strategic marketing for multiple major utility clients in the U.S.
• Develop and maintain high‑value relationships with utility clients.
• Grow market share by partnering with senior project managers and key technical specialists to deliver high‑quality projects.
• Collaborate with our technology group to adopt leading‑edge tools that improve project delivery for clients.
• Implement short‑ and long‑term strategies that drive growth and profitability of CDM Smith.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• EPC business development experience in industrial markets with demonstrated client relationship building in the investor‑owned and publicly‑owned power utility sectors.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. 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.

Minimum: $119,829 – Maximum: $209,726

Hybrid work options may be considered for the successful candidate.

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