Sr Business Development Director, Texas Region

Why join us? 

It is an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships, and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, enthusiastic, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Sr Business Development Director, Texas Region to join our team. This position will be responsible for delivering growth across the region focused primarily on Cities clients, by connecting strategies, solutions, and offerings unique to our clients. The position will be based out of any Texas office and requires frequent travel across the region.  This role will work closely with another Sr Business Development Director for the Texas region and will report to our Regions and Cities Executive.   The position requires working across our business, in close collaboration with:

• Business Development and Strategy (BD&S) team

• Technical Practice Organization (TPO) Leadership

• Business Units (BU’s) Leadership

• Cities Program Leadership

• Innovation and Digital leads

• Culture and Social Impact Lead

• Key Account Management Team(s)

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned veteran or an ambitious initiative-taker to be a key contributor to growth and expansion of our operations. You will be a key face of the company, brand ambassador, and lead for strategic growth and expansion of our infrastructure services throughout the region focused on public sector clients including cities and counties, airports, ports, water authorities, rail and transit, and federal agencies. You will also drive our continued growth in the region focused on targeted clients in the power, industrial, and healthcare markets.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?

• You will be a leader in the region, demonstrating collaboration and cohesion while driving dedicated support for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. You will be a strong ally for our ERGs.

• Responsible for growth, supporting and collaborating with company leadership to develop and execute a strategic and tactical business plan.

• Possess broad market awareness and provides market and competitive analysis.

• Establishes, nurtures, and grows client relationships and serves as Key Account Manager (KAM) for select clients.

• Identifies, leads, and participates in key pursuits and teaming strategies.

• Identify key cities for inclusion in the Cities Program and support the development of those programs.

• Coordinate, represent and promote the company at networking events, professional and industry associations, society meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.

• Actively participate on social media channels

• Assist with organic growth by identifying and recruiting strategic hires to win and deliver work in the region.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, science, construction or engineering or related field or 15+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

• 10+ years of business development in the AEC industry.

• Broad knowledge of clients and infrastructure markets in the region.

• Knowledge of and relationships with local governments and private sector entities and the consulting community in the market.

• Initiative-taker requiring limited oversight.

• Analytical thinker but focused on tactical execution.

• Effective team building and collaboration skills with ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.

• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

• Knowledge and experience in the pursuit of alternative delivery opportunities including design-build; CMAR; and P3s.

• Existing relationships with other consulting firms and contractors to facilitate teaming.

• Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Our benefits ensure that our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedules  

• Group Insurance 

• Two Floating Holidays 

• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 

• Pet Insurance  

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 

• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 

• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college. 

Atkins Realis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.