Client Manager - Contaminated Sediment

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.

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Foth is seeking a client-focused business development leader to grow and manage strategic relationships focused on contaminated sediment sites, including riverine, harbor, and floodplain. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who understands the intricate regulatory landscape governing contaminated sediment projects and can effectively guide clients through the challenges of remedial planning, design, construction oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

You will serve as a trusted advisor, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to shape remediation strategies, lead pursuits, and support clients managing legacy remediation challenges and broader environmental portfolios. This role combines client management, business development, and strategic planning.

Flexible work location (remote or office) with approximately 25% travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

Business Development: Build and expand client relationships, generate opportunities, and close work to meet growth goals
Proposals & Presentations: Develop compelling proposals and deliver client-focused presentations
Client Management: Serve as primary point of contact, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnership success
Strategic Advisory: Guide clients on risk, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations; position Foth as a trusted partner
Project Collaboration: Partner with project managers to ensure successful project execution from pursuit through completion
Regulatory Awareness: Maintain knowledge of contaminated sediment management regulations to support compliant, forward-looking solutions
Strategic Planning: Contribute to internal market strategy and growth initiatives
Technical Support: Participate in key remediation phases
Team Development: Mentor team members and support a culture of continuous improvement

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field
10+ years of consulting experience
Experience with contaminated sediment investigation and remedial design
Client-facing project management and proposal development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

15+ years of consulting experience
Proven success in building and maintaining client relationships

$150,000 - $190,000 a year

The base compensation range for this position is included in this job posting. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as relevant experience, geographic location, scope and level of responsibility, applicable licenses or certifications, and other business-related considerations.

In addition to base compensation, eligible members may participate in Foth's Earned Performance Incentive (EPI) program and may be eligible for other incentive or recognition opportunities, including On-the-Spot 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 that 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. A summary of benefits is available upon request.

This position may be filled at a different level based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. If filled at a different level, compensation, incentive opportunities, and other terms of employment may vary accordingly.

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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Client Manager - Contaminated Sediment

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