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Chemical Market Lead - Industrial Water/Wastewater
2025-06-11 Kennedy Jenks Consultants Portland,ORKennedy 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and expand strong, personal relationships with key client personnel, driving business growth and market expansion.
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.
Strategic Oversight & Project Delivery: Provide technical oversight on environmental and water-related projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
Industry Representation: Act as a key leader in industry associations and professional engineering circles, representing Kennedy Jenks within the chemical sector.
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.
Growth & Sales Planning: Lead the market growth strategy, sales planning, and execution processes, contributing to the company's overall business success.
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.
Qualifications:
Experience: 15+ years of experience in engineering services, with a focus on water/wastewater treatment facilities within the chemical industry.
Education: BS in science or engineering. A PE license or related professional registration is preferred.
Client Network: Strong network of contacts in the chemical market, with a reputation for managing and exceeding client expectations.
Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically, with a track record of successfully developing and executing business development plans.
Competitive & Market Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of market trends, competitor strategies, and growth opportunities in the water sector.
Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel nationwide as needed to support client relationships and business development.
Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, identify high-potential staff, and build a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Business Acumen: Experience in identifying new business opportunities, making decisions on pursuing opportunities, and leading successful pursuits.
Technical Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of general environmental and water sector trends and practices.
Work Flexibility:
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.
Compensation:
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.
Benefits:
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.
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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.