Water Wastewater Business Development Leader

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Florida Water Wastewater Business Development Leader at CHA Consulting, guiding infrastructure programs and strategic client partnerships in the water sector.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive growth across key water and wastewater markets by cultivating long-term client relationships, strategic programs, and repeat business
Shape and execute market-focused growth strategies aligned with firmwide objectives and water/wastewater sector priorities
Lead pursuit strategy for complex, high-profile programs—guiding positioning, proposals, and client engagement from qualification through contract award
Serve as a trusted technical and strategic advisor to municipal, utility, industrial, and public-sector clients
Provide executive-level oversight of complex water and wastewater facilities, treatment systems, pipelines, and infrastructure programs
Navigate advanced engineering challenges while ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and quality delivery
Maintain accountability for project financial performance, forecasting, and resource planning
Identify emerging regulatory drivers, funding sources, and industry trends influencing water and wastewater investment
Mentor, develop, and inspire multidisciplinary teams while strengthening seller-doer capability and succession planning
Elevate CHA’s market presence through industry leadership, client advocacy, and strategic collaboration across service lines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or a related Engineering discipline required
Master’s degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) a plus
Minimum of 10 years of progressive water and wastewater engineering experience required including project management, technical leadership, and business development experience
Proven success driving business development, securing major pursuits, and sustaining long-term client relationships
Deep technical expertise in water/wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, and supporting infrastructure systems
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while managing budgets, schedules, and performance metrics
Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with clients and internal stakeholders
Experience partnering with municipal utilities, public agencies, industrial clients, or regulated environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote capabilities but must reside within Florida area for in-person client visits and occasional on-site responsibilities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

water treatmentwastewater treatmentproject managementtechnical leadershipbusiness developmentregulatory complianceQA/QC processesbudget managementschedulingperformance metrics

Soft Skills

client relationship buildingcommunication skillspresentation skillsmentoringteam leadershipstrategic collaborationaccountabilityinspirationclient advocacyrelationship management

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE)