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Kennedy Jenks

Client Service Director- Washington

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Kennedy Jenks

Providing engineering and environmental services with a focus on water, energy, and infrastructure.

Lead client service, business development, and project delivery for water/wastewater practice.
10 days ago ago
$150,000 - $210,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Hybrid
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Environmental Services
Water Resources
Sustainability
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Stormwater
Recycled Water
Industrial
Transmission & Conveyance
Pipeline Design
Pump Stations
Role

Description

project management
scope management
proposal development
team leadership
client service
business development
  • Leverage existing municipal and industry relationships and KJ’s local and national project resumes to expand service offerings.
  • Utilize relationships, personal resume, and strategic planning skills to pursue and win work.
  • Be responsible for managing key and strategic projects from the planning phase through construction.
  • Be a key contributor to statewide strategic planning, utilizing marketing knowledge and established client and teaming relationships.
  • Engage the marketplace to identify new clients and projects, and collaborate with and enhance our established team to pursue and win those opportunities.
  • Oversee project development, including scope, schedule, fee preparation, negotiation, project staffing, and coordination of activities related to planning, design, and construction.
  • Contribute to project delivery goals through managing projects, being a project engineer, or project team member.
  • Collaborate with internal leaders for strategic hiring and staff development.
  • Lead strategic project positioning across your territory, including development of key teaming partners, oversight of proposal development, and interview preparation.
  • Build, lead, and motivate teams to provide unsurpassed client service on projects delivered.
  • Travel to client and project sites for client visits/meetings and to other Kennedy Jenks offices as necessary.
  • Lead client service and professional engagement to develop and enhance personal and corporate brand awareness, identifying new opportunities and partnerships to further expand growth.

Requirements

water systems
wastewater
pe license
design-build
15 years
team building
  • Thorough understanding of the local market, established industry relationships, and strong technical knowledge of the water, wastewater, pipeline, stormwater, environmental, and industrial consulting business.
  • Enthusiasm for team building, staff development, and collaborative inclusive leadership.
  • Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit with proven experience in business development, relationship building, negotiation, and client service management, delivered with the highest degree of integrity.
  • BS or MS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or similar engineering field. PE license or ability to immediately obtain license. Design-Build experience and DBIA certification is a plus.
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to travel to clients and KJ offices as needed.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Company

Overview

  • A trusted provider of engineering and environmental solutions, specializing in water, energy, and infrastructure.
  • Founded with a vision to serve diverse industries, evolved into a leader providing sustainable and innovative solutions.
  • With decades of experience, delivering projects addressing complex challenges and promoting resilience and efficiency.
  • Portfolio spans water resources management, energy infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors.
  • Often works on projects involving extensive environmental considerations, including water treatment, wastewater management, and renewable energy.
  • Earned reputation for excellence, known for hands-on approach and commitment to delivering tailored solutions.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Top 4% Rating
EcoVadis Gold Rating
Achieved a top 4% overall ranking and top 25% in environment metrics within the A&E industry through EcoVadis evaluation.
8 Certified Sites
Wildlife Habitat Council Membership
Manages 50+ projects across eight Gold-Certified WHC sites, demonstrating a commitment to biodiversity and conservation.
  • Delivers measurable environmental benefits through habitat conservation, wetland integration, and biofiltration design.
  • Committed since 1919 to reducing energy consumption and sustainable development consulting.
  • Embeds biodiversity and conservation into project delivery through WHC membership.

Inclusion & Diversity

4.0/5 Rating
Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company achieved a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Glassdoor for Diversity & Inclusion, based on 32 ratings.
4.2/5 Men
Male Employee Rating
Male employees rated the company's Diversity & Inclusion efforts higher, with an average of 4.2 out of 5.
  • Diversity & Inclusion Council established to coordinate D&I efforts.
  • Employee resource groups exist to foster inclusion.
  • EcoVadis recognition cites progress in D&I initiatives, including open forums and learning sessions.
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