Job Description

The Client Manager is responsible for driving business development, cultivating client relationships, and advancing the firm’s strategic growth in water and wastewater treatment. This role emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery excellence, and active client engagement, with a focus on the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The Regional Treatment Practice Leader will oversee projects, mentor staff, and identify and pursue new opportunities.

Life at Parkhill

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve.  

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you. 

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunities in DFW in major areas of water resources and water/wastewater treatment.
• Coordinate with Parkhill’s Marketing and Business Development Teams to develop and execute a business development plan for the DFW Region. Integrate with the overall strategy of the Treatment Sector’s Strategic Vision and Operational Plan.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, team partners and industry leaders.
• Develop North Texas Strategy to win Treatment work.
• Identify Opportunities / Future Project work & Coordinate Win Plan with DFW design team
• Represent Parkhill at council / commission meetings / conferences / seminars.
• Work across Sectors and office locations to fully utilize Parkhill’s experiential knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas required; ability to obtain licensure in New Mexico and Oklahoma.
• 10 years of experience specializing in either water resources and/or water/wastewater treatment.
• Business Development experience, including pursuing clients, preparing proposals, and managing relationships.
• Experience working with state, regional, and local public agencies—including municipalities, water districts, river authorities, counties, and other state entities—as well as state and federal funding agencies.
• Possesses expertise in civil engineering principles, regulatory compliance, and best practices in water and wastewater treatment.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, employer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.