Business Development Leader P5

Share Share Email Post Share Elevate Your Career with GRAEF – A Top Workplace! Are you ready to make an impact in the AEC industry while working for a company that values innovation, relationships, and professional growth? At GRAEF, we’ve been shaping communities and careers since 1961. We don’t just design buildings and infrastructure—we build lasting connections, invest in our people, and drive excellence every step of the way. We’re looking for dynamic, results-driven Business Development Leaders to join our Chicago, IL office. This is an incredible opportunity for highly networked, forward-thinking professionals to expand our presence, and maintain strong client relationships, whether your expertise is in a higher education, healthcare, corporate office, mixed-use, and industrial markets, or roads, highway, bridge, or municipal. If you thrive on strategy, relationship building, and technical excellence, we want you on our team! At GRAEF, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers that matter. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, energy, and vision to a team that’s redefining what’s possible, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s shape the future together! What You'll Do Be Hands-On & Innovative Stay engaged in the design process while maintaining relatable billable hour responsibilities, ensuring your technical expertise directly contributes to project success. Take Charge of Game-Changing Projects Lead projects by setting priorities, developing objectives, and overseeing the financial performance to deliver high-impact solutions that shape communities. Be a Go-To Expert Serve as a key technical resource for multi-disciplined teams, providing insights and leadership. Own the Room Present to clients with confidence, negotiate contracts like a pro, and cultivate relationships that drive long-term success. Thrive in a Fast-Paced, Evolving Industry Juggle multiple priorities with ease, stay ahead of trends, and bring adaptability and strategic thinking to every challenge. Our selection process will include candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, urban planning or landscape architecture.A minimum of 8 years of experience developing and managing a technical market or business development, along with selling technical services to architectural and municipal clients in IL.Success in business development planning, including developing strategic business plans, marketing activities, client development, presentation experience and proposal development.Established architectural relationships strongly preferred.Technical project management experience is desired.Professional PE or AICP PLA license.Proven leadership experience is highly preferred. We are proud to offer a complete benefit package to include: The salary range for this position is $125,000-$155,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development programsA team atmosphere dedicated to open communications and collaborationFlexible Hours/Hybrid ScheduleEmbed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supportsFree parkingPaid Parental LeavePaid Time OffMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending PlansRetirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Tuition ReimbursementCasual Dress An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at: Phone: 414-259-1500 / Email: GRAEFjobs@graef-usa.com An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese If you want to view the EEO is the Law Supplement poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English View Company Information To see other positions, click here.