Director of Business Development, Advanced Manufacturing Construction

About the role

The Director of Life Science & Advanced Manufacturing role is available at ARCO in Framingham, Massachusetts. ARCO is seeking a leader with a proven track record in construction industry, specifically within Life Science and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities and maintain relationships with decision makers at companies.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and manage the execution of strategic sales goals and business objectives.
• Attend trade shows and other associations' meetings to stay updated on market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Be a subject matter expert who partners with business development and operations teams to aid in developing conceptual design facility layouts and support proposal development for design/build solutions.
• Introduce new and innovative solutions to enhance client's production, focusing on improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency for life science end users.
• Understand the principles of hygienic design and identify potential risks associated with the construction of life science related facilities.
• Travel regionally/nationally up to 40%

Requirements

• 10+ years of Leadership or Business Development within construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering degree.
• Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision makers at companies and organizations.
• Experience in Life Science/Advanced Manufacturing related construction including labs, clean rooms, specialty manufacturing.
• Broad and in-depth business background with a reasonable working knowledge of the technical aspects of design/build construction.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and business development skills.
• Strong understanding of hygienic design principles.
• Experience in Life Science and Advanced Manufacturing construction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Traditional and Roth 401k
• 100% employer-funded ESOP
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• On-site gym
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child

Pay

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.

Schedule

Full-time position with regional/national travel up to 40%.