Business Development Leader P5

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Hands-on approach to design and project management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Experience in business development and client relations.
• Technical expertise in relevant fields.

Benefits

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development programs.
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communications and collaboration.
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule.
• Participation in numerous outside activities endorsed and supported by GRAEF.
• Casual dress code.

Pay

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).

Schedule

Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule.

Contact

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Human Resources at: Phone: 414-259-1500 / Email: GRAEFjobs@graef-usa.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to offer a complete benefit package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Plans.
• Retail Savings Plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Casual Dress.

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.

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