Senior Client Manager – Water & Wastewater Consulting (California) (copy) at Woodard Curran

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Water, Wastewater, Environmental Engineering, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Passionate about working in teams and making a difference for clients
  • Curious about client needs
  • Self-motivated to build internal relationships to form the right teams and solutions
  • Excited to see clients succeed
  • Preferred location: Southern California
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

  • Develop and direct clients and capture and develop plans to grow the number and impact of deployed solutions
  • Keep group’s technical proficiency at the forefront of client and business relationships to market innovative project solutions
  • Grow client accounts to sell the full suite of services that Woodard & Curran offers (annual sales goals $5M to $8M preferred)
  • Provide consultation to clients and project staff
  • Prepare written proposals, presentations, and budget quotes
  • Negotiate terms of service delivery
  • Maintain account relationships to create revenue growth
  • Coordinate with Marketing team to develop offerings and positioning pieces
  • Attend and participate in sales meetings
  • Assure that invoicing is completed for client accounts and collect overdue receivables
  • Be externally focused, opening doors for senior and technical staff
  • Identify opportunities early to allow time for teams to position for work
  • Attend conferences and workshops to strengthen existing relationships, establish new client relationships, identify emerging technologies and market drivers
  • Coach and develop junior members of the account management team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Client ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSalesAccount ManagementTeam LeadershipWater ConsultingWastewater ConsultingEnvironmental Consulting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location and travel requirement for this role?

The preferred location is Southern California, with up to 20% travel required.

What compensation or benefits are offered?

The role offers a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and strong bonus potential.

What skills or qualities are needed for this position?

The role requires being curious about client needs, self-motivated to build internal relationships, excited to see clients succeed, and capable of developing client capture plans with annual sales goals of $5M to $8M.

What is the company culture like at Woodard & Curran?

The company fosters collaboration in an inclusive culture as an employee-owned firm, prioritizing people with opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Client Manager role?

A strong candidate is passionate about team collaboration, client success, and driving growth through sales goals of $5M-$8M, with the ability to build relationships and customize solutions.

Woodard Curran

Engineering and consulting for water management

About Woodard Curran

Woodard Curran specializes in engineering, science, and operations with a focus on clean water infrastructure and environmental consulting. They address complex water and environmental challenges by providing services such as water resources management, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, water reuse and recycling, and environmental remediation. Their project-based business model allows them to engage with a variety of clients, including government entities, private businesses, and institutions, generating revenue through consulting, design, and operational services. Unlike many competitors, Woodard Curran emphasizes modernizing water resources data management and has developed forensic tools to identify contaminants, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Their goal is to make a positive impact on environmental health and sustainability, supported by initiatives from the Woodard Curran Foundation.

Portland, MaineHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
$6.9MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EnergyIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition from companies offering advanced automated systems like Greasezilla.
Strategic shifts from new leadership roles may disrupt operations or client relationships.
Reliance on grants poses financial risks if applications are unsuccessful.

Differentiation

Specializes in solving complex water and environmental challenges with innovative solutions.
Offers comprehensive services including water reuse, environmental remediation, and stormwater management.
Developed forensic tools to identify PFAS contaminants, aiding in compliance and liability management.

Upsides

Growing demand for PFAS remediation services due to increased regulatory scrutiny.
Rising interest in water reuse technologies for sustainable water management solutions.
Expansion of public-private partnerships offers long-term contract opportunities.

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