Client Advisory Partner - Electric and Gas Utilities (Central Region)
Date: Sep 2, 2026
Location:
Chicago, IL, US Creve Coeur, MO, US US Kansas City, MO, US Houston, TX, US Bloomington, MN, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 115278
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
Why Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
As the Client Advisory Partner of Electric & Gas Utilities ,you will have the opportunity to:
Work with CAMs, Client Segment Leaders, and Enterprise Evolution on Strategic account management, clarity on playbook and client zippering to avoid redundancy and friction with CAMS & Client Segment Leads
Build relationships with regional leaders and segment leaders, establishing a meeting cadence to understand Regional/Subregional strategy in response to changing market/client needs
Partner with Enterprise Innovation to ensure investment in new/leading innovative solutions are targeted at our clients' needs/planned growth areas
Key Responsibilities
Lead IA client engagement activities from opportunity creation to business capture
Generate and qualify business leads in the region
Co-develop client strategy working with CAM (segmentation, prioritization, identify key accounts, sales/GTM strategy)
Co-develop marketing strategy in collaboration with Strategic Growth (thought leadership, industry exp, etc.)
Accountable for client satisfaction Manage profit and loss for the region
Monitor industry trends to ensure competitive positioning in the market
Provide region Account/Client Strategy and oversight
Identify Strategic, Target and Opportunistic Accounts for the region
Be the voice of the Account/Client within IA
Conduct Account/Client Satisfaction Surveys for IA engagements
Implement strategies that enable the IA to obtain new business sales
Coordinate with other Market Sectors in pursuit of new business sales for the benefit of the entire company
Develop and implement the strategic go-to-market framework
Develop and execute Large Account Management Process (Gold Sheet) for Strategic Accounts/Clients
Lead and guide Strategic Account Team
Lead the "Zippering" process for IA professionals and their counterparts inside theAccount/Client organization, creating opportunities for sales and operations contacts within the Account/Client's organization
Preferred Qualifications
Sales and BD Acumen (Proven ability to break into new accounts and expand service offerings; develop a sales lead from start to finish including opportunity development and contract negotiation; client mgmt)
Strategic development/implementation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience. Has successfully managed multiple engagements simultaneously
Contributor or leader to acquire new engagements
12-15+ years in a business/consulting environment
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Work Environment
Typical office environment.
Travel up to 60%
Physical Demands
Extensive sitting.
Extensive talking, fingering, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing, writing.
Limited reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
Competencies
Salary Plan
SAM: Sales
Job Grade
019
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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