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Job Description
Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow. You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to build positive Client outcomes.
Who are we looking for?
GHD’s municipal business in Water and Transportation is in a period of accelerated growth. Over the past few years, we have doubled our municipal portfolio, driven by strong client relationships, technical excellence, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. Building on this momentum, we have launched a bold growth initiative to double our municipal practice over the next four years. This next phase of growth is intentional, market-focused, and rooted in long-term partnerships with cities, counties, and local agencies. To help lead this next chapter, we are seeking Client Relationship Managers (CRM)-Transportation who are energized by growth, trusted by clients, and motivated to shape the future of public infrastructure. Client Relationship Managers are viewed as a critical role within GHD. They sit at the intersection of our clients, our communities, and our technical teams – bringing external voices, priorities, and opportunities into the organization.
AT GHD, our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
As a Client Relationship Manager for Transportation Clients in the Central Valley (Sacramento, Roseville, Santa Rosa) and working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in:
Client Relationship Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, including city governments, utilities, and public agencies.
- Act as the voice of the client within the organization, ensuring their priorities and challenges are understood and addressed.
- Develop and implement client interaction plans to engage decision-makers and influencers.
Strategic Account Management
- Lead and mentor a Client Engagement Team to deliver innovative solutions tailored to municipal needs.
- Create and execute annual growth plans for municipal accounts, focusing on long-term objectives (3–5 years).
- Monitor trends in public spending, regulatory changes, and infrastructure investments to identify opportunities.
Business Development
- Identify and pursue new opportunities within municipal markets, including water, transportation, and urban development sectors.
- Collaborate with technical teams to align proposals with client preferences during bidding and delivery phases.
- Maintain an active pipeline of projects and pursuits.
Advocacy and Representation
- Represent the organization at municipal meetings, conferences, and industry events.
- Promote the organization’s brand and capabilities to municipal stakeholders.
- Facilitate multi-party communications when needed to resolve issues and advance strategic initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators
- For the client portfolio,
- Opportunity pipeline
- Bookings targets
Additional Responsibilities
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the CRM system within the area of responsibility, identifying and communicating opportunities for system improvement that may enhance the management of customer relationships.
- Personal Capability Building: Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Key Account Management: Ensure quality service and profitable business growth by managing a portfolio of complex customer relationships and/or a small team of account managers.
- Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting: Develop and implement a relationship management plan for strategic, complex potential accounts to build key relationships at local and national levels. Coordinate the engagement of own organization with the customer organization to ensure effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.
- Customer Needs Clarification: Consult with a range of customer representatives at different levels to identify the outcomes they require, introducing relevant internal specialists and utilizing their expertise to gather and analyze complex customer data, clarify medium- to long-term customer needs, and develop and agree to a specification of customer requirements.
- Sales Opportunities Creation: Develop a personal network of senior managers within the business sector and represent the organization at business sector events. Obtain market intelligence, promote the organization, and enhance its reputation.
- Promoting Customer Focus: Develop internal marketing plans and work collaboratively with other departments to improve internal relationships and build strong external customer relationships.
- Customer Relationship Management / Account Management: Develop and implement relationship management plans for complex existing customer accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization and to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues. Manage ongoing relationships with identified customer segments to ensure their needs are met, providing themes, summary analyses, and recommendations for changes based on customer input.
Education
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer license preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience in client service management, or client relationship management preferably with municipal or public sector clients.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at senior levels.
- Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce in particular) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strategic thinker with a client-centric mindset.
- Strong understanding of municipal operations, governance, and procurement.
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build consensus
- Experience in client engagement and business development, with a track record of building relationships across government, industry, and community stakeholders.
- Proven ability to develop and execute market strategies.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary Range: $230,000-$280,000 based on experience and location
About us
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Job Description
Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow. You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to build positive Client outcomes.
Who are we looking for?
GHD’s municipal business in Water and Transportation is in a period of accelerated growth. Over the past few years, we have doubled our municipal portfolio, driven by strong client relationships, technical excellence, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. Building on this momentum, we have launched a bold growth initiative to double our municipal practice over the next four years. This next phase of growth is intentional, market-focused, and rooted in long-term partnerships with cities, counties, and local agencies. To help lead this next chapter, we are seeking Client Relationship Managers (CRM)-Transportation who are energized by growth, trusted by clients, and motivated to shape the future of public infrastructure. Client Relationship Managers are viewed as a critical role within GHD. They sit at the intersection of our clients, our communities, and our technical teams – bringing external voices, priorities, and opportunities into the organization.
AT GHD, our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
As a Client Relationship Manager for Transportation Clients in the Central Valley (Sacramento, Roseville, Santa Rosa) and working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in:
Client Relationship Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, including city governments, utilities, and public agencies.
- Act as the voice of the client within the organization, ensuring their priorities and challenges are understood and addressed.
- Develop and implement client interaction plans to engage decision-makers and influencers.
Strategic Account Management
- Lead and mentor a Client Engagement Team to deliver innovative solutions tailored to municipal needs.
- Create and execute annual growth plans for municipal accounts, focusing on long-term objectives (3–5 years).
- Monitor trends in public spending, regulatory changes, and infrastructure investments to identify opportunities.
Business Development
- Identify and pursue new opportunities within municipal markets, including water, transportation, and urban development sectors.
- Collaborate with technical teams to align proposals with client preferences during bidding and delivery phases.
- Maintain an active pipeline of projects and pursuits.
Advocacy and Representation
- Represent the organization at municipal meetings, conferences, and industry events.
- Promote the organization’s brand and capabilities to municipal stakeholders.
- Facilitate multi-party communications when needed to resolve issues and advance strategic initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators
- For the client portfolio,
- Opportunity pipeline
- Bookings targets
Additional Responsibilities
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the CRM system within the area of responsibility, identifying and communicating opportunities for system improvement that may enhance the management of customer relationships.
- Personal Capability Building: Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Key Account Management: Ensure quality service and profitable business growth by managing a portfolio of complex customer relationships and/or a small team of account managers.
- Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting: Develop and implement a relationship management plan for strategic, complex potential accounts to build key relationships at local and national levels. Coordinate the engagement of own organization with the customer organization to ensure effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.
- Customer Needs Clarification: Consult with a range of customer representatives at different levels to identify the outcomes they require, introducing relevant internal specialists and utilizing their expertise to gather and analyze complex customer data, clarify medium- to long-term customer needs, and develop and agree to a specification of customer requirements.
- Sales Opportunities Creation: Develop a personal network of senior managers within the business sector and represent the organization at business sector events. Obtain market intelligence, promote the organization, and enhance its reputation.
- Promoting Customer Focus: Develop internal marketing plans and work collaboratively with other departments to improve internal relationships and build strong external customer relationships.
- Customer Relationship Management / Account Management: Develop and implement relationship management plans for complex existing customer accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization and to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues. Manage ongoing relationships with identified customer segments to ensure their needs are met, providing themes, summary analyses, and recommendations for changes based on customer input.
Education
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer license preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience in client service management, or client relationship management preferably with municipal or public sector clients.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at senior levels.
- Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce in particular) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strategic thinker with a client-centric mindset.
- Strong understanding of municipal operations, governance, and procurement.
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build consensus
- Experience in client engagement and business development, with a track record of building relationships across government, industry, and community stakeholders.
- Proven ability to develop and execute market strategies.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary Range: $230,000-$280,000 based on experience and location
About us
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
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Frame your credentials around client-facing delivery
GHD's Relationship Manager roles emphasize managing complex, multi-disciplinary client accounts in infrastructure and professional services. Before applying, document specific examples of client portfolio growth, stakeholder management, and revenue outcomes that align with that context.
Target GHD's infrastructure-heavy service lines first
GHD staffs Relationship Managers most heavily across water, energy, and transportation sectors. Positioning yourself as a candidate with sector-specific client relationships in those verticals, not just general consulting experience, will sharpen your fit significantly.
Research which visa types match your current status
GHD has sponsored across several nonimmigrant and immigrant categories including TN, F-1 OPT, and EB-based Green Card pathways. Knowing which category applies to your background before outreach lets you address sponsorship logistics confidently during recruiter conversations rather than reactively.
Account for PERM timing in your negotiation
If you're targeting an EB-2 or EB-3 pathway through GHD, PERM labor certification typically adds 12 to 18 months before an I-140 petition can be filed. Factor that into your start date expectations and raise it early in the offer discussion, not after signing.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open Relationship Manager roles at GHD
Filtering specifically by role function and sponsorship history saves time when targeting a single employer. Migrate Mate surfaces open Relationship Manager positions at GHD alongside verified sponsorship data so you can apply to confirmed opportunities without guesswork.
Prepare for a multi-round process tied to client fit
GHD's Relationship Manager hiring often involves stakeholder panels assessing both commercial instincts and cultural alignment with specific client accounts. Expect to speak to a named portfolio or market segment, not just your general relationship management philosophy.
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Does GHD sponsor H-1B visas for Relationship Managers?
GHD's sponsorship activity for Relationship Manager roles has centered on other visa categories, including TN and F-1 OPT, as well as immigrant pathways like EB-2 and EB-3. H-1B sponsorship is not prominently associated with this role at GHD, though it is not categorically excluded. You should raise your specific visa situation directly with their recruitment team during the process.
How do I apply for Relationship Manager jobs at GHD?
Applications go through GHD's careers portal, where Relationship Manager openings are listed by region and service line. You can also browse verified open roles on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for positions where sponsorship has been documented. Tailoring your application to GHD's infrastructure and professional services focus, rather than submitting a generic consulting resume, materially improves your chances of progressing.
Which visa types does GHD commonly use for Relationship Manager roles?
GHD has sponsored Relationship Managers under F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, J-1, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional roles. F-1 OPT and CPT apply to current and recent international students. EB-2 and EB-3 are longer-term immigrant pathways requiring PERM labor certification filed through the Department of Labor.
What qualifications does GHD expect for Relationship Manager roles?
GHD typically looks for candidates with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, environmental science, business, or a related discipline, combined with demonstrable client relationship or business development experience. For senior-level positions, a track record managing accounts within infrastructure, utilities, or government sectors carries significant weight. Candidates coming from outside consulting are expected to demonstrate transferable client management outcomes rather than just industry exposure.
How do I understand the timeline for visa sponsorship if I receive an offer from GHD?
Timeline depends heavily on the visa category. TN status for Canadian nationals can be obtained at the border with same-day processing. F-1 OPT authorization through USCIS takes up to 90 days, so applications should be filed as soon as an offer is confirmed. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways involve PERM processing through DOL, followed by an I-140 petition and, for nationals from high-demand countries, potentially extended priority date waiting periods. Build these timelines into your negotiation early.
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