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Terracon

Senior Client Development Specialist - Public Sector

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Terracon
Terracon provides geotechnical, environmental, construction, and materials testing services.
Develop new public sector business, manage client relationships, lead proposals and teams.
4d ago
$99,800 - $154,800
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Laguna Hills, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials Testing
Industrial Hygiene
Building Science
Environmental Consulting
Site Remediation
Land Development
Sector Specialisms
Environmental
Facilities
Geotechnical
Materials
Industrial
Federal
Technology
Building Enclosure Consulting
Role
What you would be doing
client development
safety management
rfp submittals
quality monitoring
agency outreach
proposal development
  • Provides client development leadership within multiple offices across the region. This includes managing key client relationships, tracking and reporting of client development activities, facilitating strategy meetings, motivating and training in the art of client development and major project pursuits, and professional organization membership and networking.
  • Use network to assist department, office, and regional managers with recruiting efforts to attain best in class staff.
  • Works with corporate personnel including national accounts, sectors and marketing to assist in overall company goals related to revenue growth.
  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices.
  • Mine existing on-calls contracts by identifying key personnel in public agencies, understanding procurement processes, introducing our team to the agencies, and supporting our team to win new projects.
  • Oversees the process of managing and reporting client development results. This includes client and project pursuits, RFPs, proposals, key wins and losses, industry activities, conferences, and other general client development responsibilities.
  • Continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects and promote the importance of client experience. Engage technical professionals in projects at their onset, offer support as needed throughout the life of the project, and advance additional opportunities as the project unfolds.
  • Regularly engages department, office, and regional management to keep them informed of activities and results, and regularly meets with supervisor to discuss progress on initiatives and plans as well as other items including career advancement.
  • Attend conferences, professional organizations, and government and technical meetings/events as a representative of Terracon and coordinate/participate in these meetings and events on a regular basis.
  • Leads Public RFP submittals including on-calls and coordinate with the marketing team to deliver high quality proposals.
What you bring
driver's license
bachelor’s degree
5 years
public sector
strategy facilitation
risk management
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
  • Bachelor’s degree Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Communications and/or related degree with 5 years’ related experience in the public sector. Or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years related experience.
  • Has the experience and know-how to facilitate strategy meetings for both client and major project pursuits.
  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1965
Year Established
The company was established in 1965 and has since grown significantly.
  • The company’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including industrial, infrastructure, energy, and residential, to name a few.
  • Engineers and scientists work on diverse projects from designing foundations for skyscrapers to providing environmental assessments for infrastructure developments.
  • They are involved in large-scale projects across the United States, helping to shape cities, improve infrastructure, and protect the environment.
  • Known for their innovation and commitment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges in construction and environmental sectors.
  • The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to offer solutions that integrate geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines in a seamless manner.
Culture + Values
  • Prosperity
  • Caring
  • Courage
  • Curiosity
  • Excellence
  • Integrity
  • SAFETY – We Do Everything Safely
  • INTEGRITY – We Do the Right Thing
  • TEAMWORK – We Work Together
  • ENTREPRENEURISM – We Build Solutions
  • Client Service
  • Employee Well‑Being and Development
  • Employee Ownership
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Financial Performance
  • Growth
Environment + Sustainability
4,800 metric tons
Concrete Diversion from Landfills
The company successfully diverted a significant volume of concrete cylinders from landfills in 2023, reducing material waste and environmental impact.
64 million tons CO₂
CO₂ Emissions Avoided with GripTerra
Using GripTerra wind foundation designs, the company avoided a substantial amount of CO₂ emissions for a 100-turbine project, showcasing innovative reductions in carbon footprint.
60% concrete reduction
GripTerra Material Efficiency
GripTerra designs reduced concrete usage by 60% per foundation, significantly lowering material requirements and environmental impact compared to traditional methods.
3 million tons CO₂
CO₂ Savings from Solar Projects
By reducing embedment depth by 1 ft on 250 MW solar projects, the company achieved substantial CO₂ savings, highlighting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
  • Expanded recycling for laboratory concrete testing materials and office recyclables
  • Formally aligned sustainability to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2022, prioritizing SDG-4, 9, 12, and 13
  • Completed an Emissions Target Plan in 2023 with a 15% revenue-based GHG emissions intensity reduction goal over five years, following EPA GHG protocols
  • Set net-zero aligned targets via Emissions Target Plan aimed at 2028 (five years from 2023)
  • Achieved a 4% year-over-year emissions intensity reduction in 2023
  • Employs Sustainable and diverse supplier procurement practices
Inclusion & Diversity
ERGs Increased 3x
Employee Resource Groups Expansion
Employee Resource Groups expanded from 3 to 6, representing grassroots, employee-organized initiatives open to all.
20+ Members
Inclusive Culture Team
An Inclusive Culture Leadership Team of ~20 employee-owners guides the company's strategic inclusion efforts.
  • Annual listening sessions and engagement surveys assess inclusion culture.
  • Observed industry inclusion events: Women in Construction Week, Construction Inclusion Week, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, International Women’s Day.
  • Terracon Foundation provides grants to organizations promoting inclusion among underrepresented groups.
  • Women’s representation metrics: (if available) [Note: no gender percentages publicly available on provided sources].
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