Client Advocate

Client Advocate

Location

US-TX-Lubbock

ID

2025-1514

Category

Business Development

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Overview

The Client Advocate role focuses on driving regional growth by developing and executing business development and government relations strategies in collaboration with regional leadership. It involves building strong relationships with clients, public officials, and industry partners while identifying infrastructure funding opportunities and influencing public policy to support Parkhill's long-term goals. This is a full- or part-time position paid bi-weekly on a salary basis.

Life at Parkhill

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers - we are neighbors who choose to live and serve in the communities we work.

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest. We have 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

Works with Regional Business Development Leaders to develop business development and government relations strategies that drive growth within the regions we serve

• Works with Regional Business Development Leaders to execute business development and government relations strategies that drive growth within the regions we serve
• Builds long-term relationships with clients, teaming partners and industry leaders through high level communication, events and value-added advisory services
• Develops and maintains relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and regulatory bodies
• Serves as the primary liaison between the firm and local, state, and / or federal government stakeholders within a region or service line
• Researches and tracks infrastructure funding opportunities, public policy trends, and regulations affecting planning, design, and construction and provides economic, budget, and public policy analysis to leadership
• Represents Parkhill at selective council / commission meetings / conferences / seminars
• Works closely with regional and sector business development teams to help drive an elite client experience for existing clients
• Utilize client relationship management system (CRM) to document leads / opportunities, client information, and client contacts
• Organize and lead local client hospitality events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Prefer at least 15 years of experience specializing in client relations or account management, preferably in engineering, architecture or consulting environment

Strong network with public sector agencies, elected officials, and industry associations

Proven success in developing and winning government contracts or public-sector projects

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Ability to navigate political, regulatory, and procurement environments effectively

Familiarity with federal, state, and municipal funding streams, procurement processes, and compliance requirements

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include :