We’re looking for a strategic, relationship-driven leader to expand our presence in the North Alabama market, with a focus on roadway and transportation infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for someone with deep industry connections who can identify opportunities, build client relationships, and help secure and shape impactful civil engineering projects.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to engaged professionals. We foster a dynamic work environment that challenges and inspires, fueling our employees' passion and motivation to achieve excellence every day.
$10K Sign on Bonus
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for business development efforts in the Huntsville and North Alabama market
Lead strategic growth initiatives focused on roadway, transportation, and public infrastructure projects
Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities through existing and new client relationships
Develop and maintain strong connections with local municipalities, Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), contractors, and industry partners
Track upcoming projects, RFQs/RFPs, and market trends to position the firm competitively
Lead go/no-go decisions, proposal strategy, and interview preparation
Collaborate with technical teams to develop scopes of work, staffing plans, and fee proposals
Support project kickoff and transition to delivery teams, ensuring alignment with client expectations
Maintain and grow key client relationships through regular communication and engagement
Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and local networking functions
Partner with internal leadership to align business development goals with company strategy
Assist in hiring and building a local team to support growth in the Huntsville region
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong emphasis on transportation/roadway infrastructure
Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and project capture
Established network of contacts in the Huntsville/North Alabama engineering and infrastructure market
Strong understanding of public-sector procurement processes, including RFQs/RFPs
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to identify opportunities and convert leads into awarded projects
Self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong organizational and leadership abilities
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ability to travel locally for client meetings, site visits, and industry events
Benefits
Excellent compensation package
Flexible work schedule
Ability to work hybrid work schedule
Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
Company-furnished life insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Parental Leave
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
and More
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Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Huntsville, Alabama
Salary
$125,000–$170,000 Per Year
Skills
Business Developmentunmatched
Business Strategyunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conferencesunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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