Business Development Manager - Civil Engineering

Overview

Lead growth and strategy for engineering consulting in Southeast transportation, aviation, municipal, and water markets

Key Responsibilities

• pipeline management
• client meetings
• proposals
• brand building
• strategy
• market trends

Tasks

-Own the Pipeline: Identify, analyze, and manage potential business opportunities to keep the growth engine moving. -Travel Strategically: Meet clients face-to-face as needed to strengthen relationships and capture opportunities. -Deliver Results: Prepare compelling proposals, respond to RFPs, and track key performance metrics to demonstrate ROI. -Represent the Organization: Present the firm at client meetings, industry forums, and national conferences. -Create Visibility: Oversee marketing collateral, proposals, presentations, press releases, and newsletters that position the firm as an industry leader. -Develop Talent: Mentor and lead junior BD/Marketing staff, helping them grow alongside the business. -Build the Brand: Guide website content, social media presence, and thought leadership initiatives to showcase expertise. -Shape Strategy: Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute long-term marketing and business development strategies. -Spot Market Trends: Monitor client needs, market trends, and competitor activity to inform strategy and capture opportunities. -Lead Growth: Manage key client relationships while actively developing new opportunities across state DOTs, municipalities, and engineering sectors.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• 10+ years
• lead tracking
• office 365
• bachelor's
• leadership

What You Bring

-5+ years of experience producing high-quality proposals independently and collaboratively. -Strong skills in tracking leads, proposals, and revenue metrics, with the ability to generate reports and insights. -Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and other business tools. -10+ years of experience in new business development within the AEC industry. -Exceptional communication, networking, and leadership skills, with a strategic mindset.

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