Energy Services Leader

DLR Group•Austin, TX

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Energy Services Leader, you will be responsible for driving strategic growth within a key market sector and serving as a subject matter expert in client engagement, procurement processes, and project delivery frameworks relevant to large-scale engineering and design programs. You will collaborate closely with firm leadership, business development teams, and technical discipline leaders to develop and execute a market growth strategy. This role includes leading pursuits, supporting contract onboarding, overseeing project execution at a program level, and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships. You will also serve as a key connector between clients and internal project teams, ensuring alignment between scope, schedule, budget, and overall client satisfaction. This role sits within an integrated engineering and design environment focused on delivering coordinated, high-performance solutions across complex building and infrastructure projects. The organization emphasizes collaboration, interdisciplinary teamwork, and shared accountability across all phases of project delivery—from strategy and pursuit through execution and closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
8–10+ years of experience in client-facing roles within engineering, architecture, or construction industries
Strong understanding of large-scale project delivery processes and procurement frameworks
Demonstrated experience working in matrixed, multidisciplinary organizations
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Experience managing multiple clients and complex project portfolios simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Proven success developing and executing market or client growth strategies
Established client relationships within relevant public or private sector markets
Experience managing large programs, multi-project portfolios, or framework agreements
Experience with complex, multi-stakeholder delivery environments
Active participation in relevant professional industry organizations

Responsibilities

Establish annual business goals, strategies, and execution plans in collaboration with leadership and regional teams
Develop and expand client relationships and identify new business opportunities in energy services
Lead and support major project pursuits, including proposal development and interview preparation
Assist onboarding of new contracts and contract vehicles, and support ongoing program delivery
Monitor client satisfaction and overall project performance across active engagements
Collaborate with project managers and discipline leads to ensure financial health and successful project execution
Identify and pursue strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and teaming opportunities
Represent the firm in industry events, client meetings, interviews, and business development activities
Contribute to thought leadership through presentations, publications, and internal knowledge sharing
Support internal communications and updates regarding market activities and client engagement
Maintain awareness of cross-disciplinary coordination requirements across engineering and design teams
Achieve annual revenue, growth, and profitability targets for assigned market sector