Illinois Transportation Engineering Business Development Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in pursuits and campaigns for major business opportunities; engage directly in relationship development, positioning, win strategies and teaming.
• Grow Stantec’s Transportation business in Illinois and the Chicago area with the support of the Regional Growth Leader and other regional and local leadership.
• Exceeding client expectations through strong account management across the Illinois market and personally leading accounts for major clients.
• Manage key client relationships and target key clients and pursuits including large Transportation programs with a focus on Illinois.
• Identify important industry trends and develop strategies at the regional level to keep Stantec at the forefront of the market.
• Lead and support the business in decision-making such as strategic direction, goal setting, identifying clients, market challenges and opportunities.
• Engage our clients in meaningful discussions about their critical issues and translate those discussions into opportunities to deliver solutions.
• Actively contribute to written content in major projects.
• Oversee risk management of projects and pursuits, including review of contracts, fees, proposals on large pursuits, in partnership with our risk management team.

Business Development and Collaboration

• Actively contribute to win strategies and successful project execution and become involved at a hands-on level in key pursuits as needed.
• Track pursuit success rate and Return on Investment rate on client-by-client basis.
• Lead growth of the Chicago office through business development, key pursuit and sales strategy and hold business developers accountable to expand our reach and client base utilizing strong marketing, business development, sales account management plans.
• Increase visibility of Stantec by sharing our knowledge and innovation story through key client engagements to enhance our reputation and drive revenue.

People Leadership

• Support BCOL with developing, attracting, engaging and retaining top talent.
• Establish employee connectedness to leadership by interfacing frequently with employees.
• Partner with BCOL by participating in BC-wide meetings to communicate the vision, business strategy and progress against applicable action plans.
• Support the overall talent management lifecycle including career development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development for the Chicago team.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Diverse design and project management experience in any or all of the following markets: municipal, county or state infrastructure, private development, planning or landscape design.
• Established and strong client and industry relationships in Illinois and the Chicago area.
• Demonstrated design expertise and leadership on major projects.
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with responding to Requests for Proposals, Expression of Interests, Statement of Qualifications.
• Strong business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with a client base.
• Strong seller-doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec.
• An entrepreneurial orientation with strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting-services provider.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and managerial skills.
• Knowledge of market assessment techniques, insights, and contacts.
• Proven success in developing new clients and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Travel to other offices as well as to project sites may be required.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas: $177,500.00 - $275,200.00 Annually

Benefits Summary

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• A wellness program
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave

Primary Location

United States | IL | Chicago

Organization

BC-1736 Transpt-US North Central

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

15/07/2026 03:07:59

Req ID

1006692

Stantec Provides Equal Employment Opportunities

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.