Client Relationship Manager - Industrial Wastewater
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Foth
Washington, DC, US
Summary
Drive business development and manage private-sector industrial accounts focusing on wastewater treatment and water management. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients while collaborating with project teams to ensure successful delivery of environmental and engineering services.
Job Description
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Foth is seeking a Client Relationship Manager to grow and manage private-sector industrial and manufacturing accounts, with industrial wastewater and water management serving as the primary gateway for client engagement and strategically leveraging these engagements to expand into broader environmental and engineering services.
This role focuses on helping clients solve complex wastewater treatment, reuse, and compliance challenges. The successful candidate will guide clients through wastewater challenges that are often driven by high regulatory and operational urgency and lead to trusted long-term client partnership.
Flexible work location (remote or office) with ~25% travel.
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Primary Responsibilities:
- Drive business development and expand client relationships to include services beyond wastewater
- Lead proposals and deliver client presentations
- Serve as primary client contact and trusted advisor
- Develop strategies to address client risks and needs
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Maintain knowledge of relevant environmental regulations
- Support Foth and client strategic planning and growth initiatives
- Mentor and support team development
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- 10+ years in engineering consulting
- Experience with Industrial Process Systems
- Client-facing project management and proposal development experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of consulting experience
- Proven success building and maintaining client relationships
\n$135,000 - $170,000 a year
The base compensation range for this position is included in this job posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as relevant experience, geographic location, scope and level of responsibility, and applicable licenses or certifications. In addition to base compensation, eligible members may participate in Foth’s Earned Performance Incentive program and may receive other discretionary bonuses, including On‑the‑Spot recognition awards. Exempt members may also be eligible for quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities, where applicable.
Eligible full-time and part-time members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; an employee assistance program; disability coverage; retirement benefits; paid holidays; paid time off; and a variety of voluntary benefit options.
This position may be filled at a different level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. If this occurs, the compensation range and eligibility for incentive opportunities may vary accordingly.
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All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.
By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered.
Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 750+ members in 33 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.
As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.
Founded
1938
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Engineering Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
De Pere, Wisconsin
By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered.
Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 750+ members in 33 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.
As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.
Founded
1938
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Engineering Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
De Pere, Wisconsin