<p>Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Market Leader to manage and grow our portfolio of industrial water, compliance, permitting, and site investigation/remediation work for key clients in the chemical sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to drive significant revenue from environmental and engineering projects, while leading a team focused on delivering exceptional service and high-quality results.</p> <p>As a key member of our leadership team, you'll collaborate with client service managers, project managers, and technical delivery staff to expand Kennedy Jenks' footprint in the chemical market, develop long-lasting client relationships, and oversee the successful delivery of projects that meet both client and company objectives.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and expand strong, personal relationships with key client personnel, driving business growth and market expansion.</p> </li><li> <p>Business Development & Market Leadership: Lead business development efforts, establishing Kennedy Jenks as a leader in the industrial water and chemical sectors. Identify and pursue new opportunities to expand market share.</p> </li><li> <p>Strategic Oversight & Project Delivery: Provide technical oversight on environmental and water-related projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.</p> </li><li> <p>Industry Representation: Act as a key leader in industry associations and professional engineering circles, representing Kennedy Jenks within the chemical sector.</p> </li><li> <p>Team Collaboration & Culture Building: Foster a collaborative environment that emphasizes client service, innovation, professionalism, and teamwork. Assist in recruiting and mentoring technical staff to support growth.</p> </li><li> <p>Growth & Sales Planning: Lead the market growth strategy, sales planning, and execution processes, contributing to the company's overall business success.</p> </li><li> <p>Client Service Excellence: Define and deliver high-quality work products that meet or exceed client expectations. Use company resources strategically to support project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience: 15+ years of experience in engineering services, with a focus on water/wastewater treatment facilities within the chemical industry.</p> </li><li> <p>Education: BS in science or engineering. A PE license or related professional registration is preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Client Network: Strong network of contacts in the chemical market, with a reputation for managing and exceeding client expectations.</p> </li><li> <p>Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically, with a track record of successfully developing and executing business development plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Competitive & Market Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of market trends, competitor strategies, and growth opportunities in the water sector.</p> </li><li> <p>Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel nationwide as needed to support client relationships and business development.</p> </li><li> <p>Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, identify high-potential staff, and build a collaborative and high-performance culture.</p> </li><li> <p>Business Acumen: Experience in identifying new business opportunities, making decisions on pursuing opportunities, and leading successful pursuits.</p> </li><li> <p>Technical Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of general environmental and water sector trends and practices.</p> </li></ul> <p>Work Flexibility:</p> <p>Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our team members to thrive and achieve their full potential.</p> <p>Compensation:</p> <p>The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $175,000 and $210,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.</p> <p>#LI-hybrid</p>