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. The ideal candidate will have proven experience identifying and selling consulting, engineering, design-build and EPC projects for data centers, including power delivery, water systems, and civil/site works. Expertise should span all project phases, from site identification and due diligence through planning, design and construction. This individual will have helped data center clients and related companies implement planning and capital projects, meet water management objectives, address power requirements, and address other related needs.

As an integral member of our dynamic Industrial team, the Client Service Leader will contribute by:

• 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.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 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, or 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.

EEO Statement: 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.

Pay Range Minimum: $119,829 Pay Range Maximum: $209,726

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.