Jake Carr joins CDM Smith as a client service leader

Jake Carr joins CDM Smith as a client service leader | CDM Smith

November 12, 2026

DALLAS -

Jake Carr has joined CDM Smith as a client service leader. He has more than 15 years of experience in opening markets, generating revenue and building executive relationships, with eight years of experience in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure and market experience in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In his new role, Carr will support and manage key client relationships and facilitate the growth of the team’s project portfolio.

My focus is on maintaining and growing our business with current clients while using that track record to win new opportunities. Joining CDM Smith gives me an opportunity to grow professionally, continue serving the clients I know and value and help expand our presence with new clients.

Jake Carr

Client service leader

Carr has extensive experience in leading early project identification, client engagement, pursuit strategy, specification positioning and coordination. In his previous role, Carr grew a $50+ million qualified pipeline identifying water and wastewater opportunities during planning and design, then advanced them through approval, specification, bid and award.

We are thrilled to welcome Jake to CDM Smith. His experience in the water and wastewater industry in Texas and beyond will further strengthen our team’s ability to strategically align CDM Smith’s expertise to solve our clients most challenging problems.
Jessica Veach, sales leader and water resources engineer

Carr has a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing from the Minnesota School of Business, Bloomington, Minnesota, and is a North Texas Chapter Underground Construction Technology Association (UCTA) board member. He served as a combat engineer for the Minnesota Army National Guard and earned the Army Achievement Medal; Military Service Medal; Kosovo Campaign Medal; recognition for support of Operation Enduring Freedom and an Honorable Discharge.

CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service through decades of know-how and digital ingenuity to deliver smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities. Passionate about our work and invested in each other, we are inspired to think and driven to solve the world’s environmental and infrastructure challenges.

Jake Carr joins CDM Smith as a client service leader

Jake Carr joins CDM Smith as a client service leader

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