Description
At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact.
Position Overview
Clark Dietz is seeking a Client Advisor to support our Illinois Region with business development in the Chicagoland area. This position is responsible for client engagement, pursuit coordination, relationship management, and internal alignment to help achieve revenue goals for the region. Reporting to the EVP of Business Development, the Client Advisor will work closely with Region, Area, and Team leaders to identify opportunities and sell engineering services in Northern Illinois. This position may be based in our Chicago or Oakbrook Terrace offices with hybrid work flexibility and designated in-office days.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads outreach and market research to identify potential clients, future projects, procurement cycles, funding sources, and regional business opportunities.
- Supports the Regional Director and EVP of Business Development in executing regional growth strategies in coordination with Area Managers, Team Leaders, and technical staff.
- Coordinates proposal and qualification efforts, including go/no-go decisions, scheduling, content development, technical input, branding, and final production.
- Maintains CRM systems, client lists, pursuit pipelines, and marketing intelligence; tracks win rates, client engagement, and other performance metrics for regional reporting.
- Supports client service plans and prepares presentations, briefing materials, and talking points for client meetings, interviews, and conferences.
- Represents Clark Dietz professionally in client meetings, industry events, and networking activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of regional growth and client success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field is preferred, along with 5+ years of experience in professional services, business development, marketing, or a related role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development, proposals, or client relationship management; experience with municipal and county governments is strongly desired.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare polished client-facing materials and work effectively with executives, technical staff, and external clients.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required; experience with CRM systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint is desirable.
- A valid driver's license and frequent regional travel are required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary range: $90,000 – $110,000 + annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
- Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
- Support for licensure, education, and career development.
- Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.
Engineering Quality of Life Starts Here
It’s more than our tagline - It's something we strive to create not only for the communities we serve but also for our employee-owners who make it a reality.
You'll help shape the places people rely on every day - The roads we drive, the bridges we cross, the water we drink, and the public facilities we use. Our work improves everyday life because we're designing infrastructure our own communities depend on.
You'll keep learning and innovating - Through mentoring, Communities of Practice, collaboration, and hands-on project experience. No matter your role or experience level, you'll be encouraged to share ideas, learn new technologies, and innovate to solve challenges.
You'll build more than a career - As a 100% employee-owned company, we share knowledge and profits; celebrate each other's wins, and lead with empathy. You'll grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and work with people who want you to succeed.
We think you'll fit right in.
To learn more about us and how we are Engineering Quality of Life visit Clark Dietz
Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in professional services, business development, client services, marketing, or a related role
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development efforts, proposals, or client relationship management
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple pursuits, deadlines, and priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to prepare polished client-facing materials
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with executives, technical staff, and external clients
- Valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout the region frequently
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, engineering, or a related field
- Direct experience with municipal and county governments
- Experience with CRM systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint
What We Do
Clark Dietz, Inc. is a professional civil engineering firm providing consulting, design, and construction management services throughout the Midwest. With over 60 years of experience, they partner with communities to improve infrastructure—including wastewater treatment, roadways, and bridges—with the mission of engineering a better quality of life through the built environment.
