Client Development Associate - Geotechnical & Environmental Services

Vertex Resource Group•Carrollton, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex is seeking a full-time, permanent Client Development Associate for its Geotechnical and Environmental Services team in Dallas, Texas. This role is ideal for an energetic, early-to-intermediate professional aiming to drive commercial growth in North Texas. The associate will be responsible for identifying project leads, tracking municipal procurements, and building relationships with key industry stakeholders such as commercial real estate developers, general contractors, architects, civil engineers, and public agencies. This position involves working closely with technical leadership to promote and sell comprehensive engineering solutions across geotechnical investigations, environmental consulting, building envelope forensics, and ecology services. The role requires a proactive approach to pipeline growth, client outreach, and integrated service sales, with a focus on cross-selling and client management. The associate will also be responsible for RFP and bid coordination, maintaining the company CRM, and representing Vertex at industry events.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
1 to 4 years of business development, inside sales, proposal coordination, or junior technical consulting experience (e.g., environmental specialist, field technician, or staff engineer looking to transition into client development).
Basic understanding of North Texas commercial real estate development, architectural/engineering workflows, or municipal procurement processes is strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting directly to prospective clients.
Internally motivated, coachable, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, growing office.
Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel locally throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex for meetings, site visits, and industry events.
3+ years’ experience growing and managing a client base, working with technical teams to execute projects and clientele to improve project outcomes
Ability to travel to meet and liaise with current and future clients
Presentation experience with both small and large groups
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage changing priorities, and the ability to multitask effectively in order to meet deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and monitor commercial real estate developments, capital improvement projects, and municipal infrastructure starts across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex through industry platforms, bid portals, and industry networks.
Establish, maintain, and expand relationships with commercial developers, civil engineering firms, general contractors, architectural teams, and municipal/institutional agency representatives.
Promote and sell Vertex’s multidisciplinary consulting offerings, with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Ecology Services, and Building Envelope & Sciences.
Track municipal and private RFPs/RFQs, participate in pre-bid meetings, and collaborate closely with technical practice leaders and the proposal team to assemble competitive bids and statements of qualifications.
Serve as an responsive client touchpoint, identifying opportunities to cross-sell companion services (including construction materials testing and environmental planning) to expand project value.
Attend regional industry and trade organization events (such as TREC, ULI, AGC/TEXO, and municipal industry forums) to represent Vertex and build a robust network.
Maintain disciplined management of contacts, outreach activities, active opportunities, and awarded contracts within the company CRM system.