{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9c4e7c7cd6ca8b93063a52bb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c4e7c7cd6ca8b93063a52bb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c4e7c7cd6ca8b93063a52bb","title":"Client Program Leader (CPL)","description":"AE2S is expanding its presence in Colorado, and we're hiring a Client Program Leader — a strategic Business Development leadership role — to help guide business development in the engineering and environmental consulting industry across the state with intention and strategy. The Client Program Leader focuses on business development, client relationships, identifying market opportunities while working closely with Operations Directors, Client Development Directors, Operations Managers, Practice Leaders, and Client Managers.\r\nAs a 100% employee-owned firm, AE2S continues to earn national recognition as a Top 5 Best Firm to Work For, fueled by a culture our employee-owners describe as empowering, high-energy, collaborative, and deeply committed to making a difference in the communities we serve. You'll join a team where employees say they feel supported, challenged, and trusted. If you are someone who is looking for more autonomy and enjoys business development and bringing people, strategy, and clients together in the engineering industry, apply today!\r\nResponsibilities Client Experience Ownership\r\nLead the Enhanced Client Feedback Program, working in conjunction with Project Managers and Client Managers.\r\nServe as the primary escalation point for client challenges and concerns driving timely resolution and client satisfaction.\r\nChampion a culture of proactive client engagement through annual client surveys and other feedback mechanisms.\r\nStrategic Client Growth Leadership\r\nDevelop and maintain a 5-Year Geographic Vision, 3-Year Picture, and 1-Year Plan with defined sales goals and measurable outcomes.\r\nAdvise Operations leadership on strategic staffing, office locations, and resource alignment to support growth.\r\nCollaborate with Practice Leaders to align on emerging technical trends, resource needs, and strategic opportunities within the geography — proactively coordinating pursuit strategies, identifying and recruiting key technical experts, and positioning the right talent to support priority clients and project opportunities.\r\nBusiness Development Oversight\r\nPrioritize clients for indirect time investment, balancing effort with strategic value and long-term potential.\r\nLead Client Action Planning initiatives to deepen relationships, identify opportunities, and drive growth.\r\nCoordinate AE2S representation at key industry conferences ensuring consistent brand and relationship presence.\r\nCoordinate out-of-geography resources, including Practice Leaders and Technical Specialists, to support client pursuits within the CPL's geography.\r\nBusiness Development Pipeline Management\r\nMaintain visibility and accountability for opportunity tracking, pipeline updates, and sales forecasting within the CPL's geography.\r\nGuide pursuit strategies and lead the Go/No-Go process to ensure disciplined business development.\r\nStay informed on funding trends, legislative developments, and regulatory changes impacting the CPL's geography.\r\nIdentify and cultivate strategic teaming opportunities to enhance competitiveness and expand AE2S's reach.\r\nDevelop, manage, and implement growth strategies to strengthen AE2S's market and technical presence within the CPL's geography.\r\nShare market intelligence insights and teaming opportunities with relevant stakeholders.\r\nProject Delivery\r\nMaintain active engagement in your technical/engineering area of practice and project management.\r\nDedicate approximately 20-30% of your time to billable project work to stay current with client needs, industry standards, and AE2S service delivery.\r\nSuccess Metrics\r\nAchievement of short-term sales goals and long-term geographic growth objectives.\r\nDelivery of best-in-class client service, measured through client feedback, client retention, and AE2S reputation.\r\nQualifications Basic Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field.\r\nMinimum of 8 years of experience in client-facing roles within professional services, consulting, or engineering.\r\nProven experience in project delivery and business development.\r\nStrong understanding of market dynamics, including funding, regulatory, and legislative environments.\r\nExcellent communication, strategic planning, and relationship management skills.\r\nAbility to travel within assigned geographic region as needed.\r\nStrong commitment to client service.\r\nDemonstrated experience in pursuing, positioning, preparing proposals and winning projects through the competitive RFP/Q process.\r\nPreferred Qualifications Master's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field.\r\nProfessional licensure or certification (e.g., PE, PMP).\r\nExperience leading and executing client growth strategies.\r\nProven success in managing complex client portfolios and driving long-term growth.\r\nProficiency with CRM systems, project management tools, and data analytics platforms.\r\nFamiliarity with industry-specific conferences and teaming strategies.\r\nExperience with internal reporting and performance tracking systems.\r\nPhysical Qualifications Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain\r\nAbility to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time\r\nOccasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist\r\nOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight\r\nMay require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds\r\nAbility to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.\r\nMay be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear\r\nMay require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload\r\nMay be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town\r\nElevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services(AE2S)is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.\r\nSignificant Opportunities to Grow and Advance\r\nGreat Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered\r\nCore Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees\r\nLarge, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology\r\nFamily-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance\r\nAE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!\r\n100-percentpaid Family Health Insurance\r\n100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, andVision Insurance\r\nDiscretionary Bonus Plan\r\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\r\nMatching 401(k) Contributions\r\nPaid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience\r\nWellness Program\r\nAnticipated Starting Salary:$121,500-$150,000per year DOE (Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, etc.) Position will remain posted until filled.\r\nAE2S is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action / Disability Employer\r\nLocation Lone Tree, CO - Lone Tree, CO 80124 US (Primary)\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Advanced Engineering Environmental Services","rawCompany":"advanced engineering environmental services","city":"Maryville","state":"TN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-19T00:49:44.126Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-2022.00","title":"Sales Managers","slug":"sales-managers"},{"code":"41-9031.00","title":"Sales Engineers","slug":"sales-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Client Program Leader (CPL)","description":"AE2S is expanding its presence in Colorado, and we're hiring a Client Program Leader — a strategic Business Development leadership role — to help guide business development in the engineering and environmental consulting industry across the state with intention and strategy. 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