What We're Looking For: The Client Service Leader (Water) is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with public clients while leading business development efforts to grow Barge's market presence throughout Georgia. This role serves as a trusted advisor to clients, identifies and pursues new opportunities, and collaborates with project managers and technical specialists to secure and successfully deliver projects. The ideal candidate combines business development expertise, strong client-facing communication skills, and technical knowledge of water, wastewater, and/or stormwater infrastructure to drive growth and profitability. Responsibilities Refine and execute Barge's water market strategy across Georgia. Develop and maintain relationships with municipal leaders, utility directors, and key industry stakeholders. Build and manage a strong project opportunity pipeline and lead pursuit activities to secure new work. Collaborate with marketing, technical experts, and pursuit teams to develop winning strategies and proposals. Serve as a primary client contact and maintain strong communication throughout project delivery. Leverage technical knowledge to identify client needs and engage subject matter experts as appropriate. Represent Barge at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations. Maintain CRM data and support business development forecasting and reporting. Monitor business development investments and maximize return on investment.
Education & Experience Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited program. Minimum 10 years of water/wastewater, and/or stormwater industry experience, preferably within the A&E consulting industry. Demonstrated success developing client relationships and winning work with public-sector water/wastewater clients. Strong knowledge of water/wastewater and/or stormwater systems, including treatment facilities, pipelines, and master planning. Established professional network and credibility within Georgia, particularly the Metro Atlanta market. Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and lead business development efforts. Experience leading pursuits, developing proposals, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates currently serving as Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts, ready to transition into a client service and business development leadership role are encouraged to apply.
Why join us?
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.
Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.
Barge Design Solutions is a multidisciplinary, employee-owned engineering and architecture firm driven by a simple purpose: to improve the lives of our people, clients, and communities. With 650+ professionals based in the Southeast, we combine innovative thinking, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to making a difference in the places we serve.
At Barge, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and creativity, empowering our team to deliver meaningful solutions that address today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s opportunities. Whether designing resilient infrastructure, supporting sustainable growth, or strengthening the communities we call home, we approach every project with purpose and care.
Consistently ranked among Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and recognized as a certified Great Place to Work® for over seven years, Barge is more than a firm—we are a trusted partner, an advocate for innovation, and a champion of community impact. Together, we’re building a better future.
