**43882BR** **Requisition ID:** 43882BR **Business Unit:** IND **Job Description:** *** This position can be based in any of our CDM Smith offices *** CDM Smith is seeking a Transformational Growth Area (TGA) Leader to spearhead our national strategy in the rapidly expanding data center market. This high-impact role requires a visionary with a proven record of strategic leadership, business development, and technical delivery for data center clients. We seek leaders who excel at aligning cross-functional teams, building high-performing groups, and developing and executing strategies that deliver double-digit growth year over year. The ideal candidate may come from a background in project delivery or business development and will have demonstrated success guiding data center clients through all project phases—including consulting, engineering, design-build, and EPC projects for power delivery, water systems, and civil/site works. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Growth Leadership • Develop and implement TGA strategies and annual priorities to achieve ambitious growth objectives. • Identify and pursue new opportunities for consulting, engineering, design-build, and EPC projects in the data center market. • Align goals across marketing, sales, and delivery teams, collaborating with unit presidents and finance directors during budget planning to ensure investments support strategic goals. • Communicate priorities and strategic direction changes to the Executive Leadership Team. Marketing & Business Development • Lead business development, client engagement, and strategic marketing for major data center clients in the U.S., focusing on expanding market share and building high-value relationships. • Oversee target markets, messaging, and key campaigns to reach new and existing clients. • Monitor sales pipelines and partner with sales and marketing teams to optimize resources and investments. • Collaborate with marketing teams to create and maintain TGA-specific campaigns for brand awareness and lead generation, including content and promotional strategies. • Provide input on messaging, storytelling, project selection, and thought leadership to strengthen market presence. Team Development & Technical Excellence • Identify strategic hiring needs and support recruitment of key talent in partnership with unit leaders. • Foster professional growth by coordinating training, conference participation, and involvement in professional societies. • Hold regular meetings to align teams on priorities and progress, ensuring shared outcomes and accountability across units. • Champion innovation and technical excellence by collaborating with our technology group to leverage advanced tools and approaches that enhance project delivery. • Implement short- and long-term strategies that contribute to the growth and profitability of CDM Smith in the data center sector. \#LI-MO1 **Job Title:** Transformational Growth Area Leader – Data Centers **Group:** IND **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree. • 15 years of related experience. • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. **Preferred Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, construction, business, or a related field (MBA/MS/MA with applicable experience). • Proven experience in strategic leadership, business development, and technical delivery for data center clients. • Demonstrated success identifying and selling consulting, engineering, design-build, and EPC projects for data centers, including power delivery, water systems, and civil/site works. • Ability to align cross-functional teams and drive collaborative outcomes. • Experience developing and executing marketing campaigns, growth strategies, and EPC business development for industrial markets. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and inspire high-performing teams. • Experience helping data center clients implement planning and capital projects, meet water management objectives, and address power requirements. • Domestic travel may be required up to 30%, depending on workload and project demands. **EEO Statement:** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** United States - Nationwide **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 30% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Minimum:** $134,264 **Pay Range Maximum:** $248,394 **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. **Massachusetts Applicants:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.