Engineering Project Manager - Business Development Lead
HybridTemple, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead business development initiatives across target markets through outreach, networking, and strategic partnership cultivation. Identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities aligned with firm goals while representing the group at industry events and client meetings. Collaborate with leadership to shape market strategy and support proposal development, interviews, and presentations with design insight. Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business and track market trends and competitor activity. Work closely with design teams to ensure client needs are clearly communicated and provide mentorship and staff development to the Texas Engineering Team. Assist team members with design solutions and quality assurance on client projects.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer license
- 10+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater engineering
- experience in developing client relationships
- Strong understanding of the design and construction process
- Strong project management skills
- Experience in working with Texas municipal governments
- a clear understanding of the grant funding process for infrastructure
- Demonstrated track record in mentoring and developing staff and teams
- Exceptional communication, networking, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- a proactive, self-directed approach
- Comfort engaging with executives, developers, institutional clients, and community stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- Loves connecting with people and opening new doors
- Understands how design value translates into business value
- Can speak fluently about engineering while thinking strategically about markets
- Brings energy, curiosity, and confidence to every interaction
- Thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment
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