Director Client Services

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  • Negotiable
  • San Francisco, California
  • Civil Engineering

CSG Talent is partnered with a leading employee-focused environmental engineering and infrastructure consulting organization seeking a Client Services Director to join their growing Water and Infrastructure team.

This is a senior leadership opportunity designed for an experienced relationship and growth leader with deep experience supporting municipal clients and capital infrastructure programs. The successful individual will play a key role in shaping long-term client strategy, expanding strategic partnerships, and driving business growth across a portfolio of major water and wastewater clients.

This role sits at the intersection of client strategy, business development, project delivery, and executive relationship management, offering the opportunity to influence large-scale programs and build long-term partnerships with high-profile municipal organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the strategic client lead for a portfolio of priority municipal clients within the water, wastewater, and infrastructure sector.
  • Develop and execute long-term account growth plans aligned to short and long-term business objectives.
  • Build, strengthen, and maintain executive-level client relationships across utility and municipal organizations.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams supporting project pursuits and ongoing client delivery.
  • Drive revenue growth through strategic account development, positioning, and opportunity identification.
  • Partner with technical and operational leaders to align expertise with client needs and future priorities.
  • Lead capture strategies and support pursuit planning for major project opportunities.
  • Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and oversee the overall client experience throughout project lifecycles.
  • Monitor portfolio performance including growth, profitability, delivery quality, and risk management.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching to client service and business development teams.
  • Support business unit leadership with strategic staffing, investment, and growth decisions.

Required Experience

  • 20+ years of experience within environmental consulting, engineering, infrastructure, or related industries.
  • Demonstrated success managing strategic client relationships and driving measurable business growth.
  • Experience leading large and complex municipal client portfolios.
  • Strong understanding of capital improvement programs, utility operations, funding mechanisms, and regulatory drivers.
  • Proven track record of winning major pursuits and developing long-term client partnerships.
  • Experience collaborating across technical, operational, and executive teams.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
  • Proven leadership experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams.

Preferred Background

Experience within one or more of the following environments:

  • Water and wastewater consulting
  • Municipal utilities
  • Infrastructure advisory services
  • Environmental engineering
  • Capital program delivery
  • Alternative delivery and program management services

Why Explore This Opportunity?

  • Strategic leadership position with significant visibility and influence
  • Opportunity to shape multi-year growth initiatives
  • Work with some of the region's most important municipal clients and infrastructure programs
  • Strong compensation package with bonus potential
  • Collaborative and employee-focused culture with significant career progression opportunities

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact CSG Talent.

George Faulkner Environmental Engineering Specialist
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