Environmental Client Account Manager

Kleinfelder Inc • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
Location: Texas (Houston, Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio)
Step into Your New Role
We are seeking a dynamic Environmental Client Account Manager to join our Texas/Oklahoma Environmental team. The ideal candidate will thrive as part of a talented, collaborative, and solutions‑driven team, working closely with area leadership and project delivery teams. The ideal candidate is growth focused and committed to client service, innovation, and technical excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional to contribute to the strategic growth and diversification of our environmental business.
Role Overview
In this role, you will lead efforts to identify, position for, propose, and win strategic environmental opportunities with both existing and new clients—driving continued diversification and growth. You will cultivate strong client relationships and support the successful delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary projects across the Power and Energy and Commercial/Industrial markets.
We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in client account management, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of high‑level client management experience
• 15+ years total professional and project management experience within a consulting engineering or related environment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, natural sciences, or related field
• Demonstrated success in business development and project management within consulting services
• Strong business acumen in project management, financial performance, and risk management
• Working knowledge of sales pipeline management and backlog growth (hard and soft)
• Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, teaming partners, and market stakeholders.
• Identify, lead, and capture major pursuits, including scoping activities and proposal presentations.
• Maintain regular client interaction to ensure satisfaction, proactively addressing any service challenges in coordination with project teams.
• Leverage existing and new client relationships to identify and pursue new environmental business opportunities.
• Apply technical expertise to engage prospective clients, understand project challenges, and discuss innovative solutions.
• Actively participate in industry organizations, serving on committees and in leadership roles where appropriate.
• Mentor staff, support team growth, and help expand the work portfolio.
• Promote collaboration, client focus, innovation, and a positive team culture.
• Provide input on business development priorities, budgets, and strategic expenditures.
• Support achievement of area financial goals through effective contract negotiation and oversight of cost of sales, margins, backlog, and related metrics.

Benefits

• Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees