Civil Engineering Business Development Leader - CaliforniaCHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a
Civil Engineering Business Development Leader - California to help guide strategic growth for our
Transportation Team in
Temecula, CA. In this senior-level role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to transportation agencies and stakeholders, strengthening relationships, shaping pursuits, and positioning CHA to support critical mobility and infrastructure programs across the state.
What You'll Do:- Lead strategic growth efforts across the Transportation market, strengthening CHA's visibility and competitive position across public and private sectors
- Develop and execute targeted sales strategies aligned with organizational business goals and transportation market priorities
- Identify, pursue, and cultivate new business opportunities across state and local agencies, municipalities, transit authorities, and transportation-focused clients
- Manage client database (CRM), generate leads, and follow up to maintain a strong and sustainable opportunity pipeline
- Develop compelling content for proposals, conferences, social media, and transportation-focused marketing initiatives
- Represent CHA at transportation industry conferences and events, building lasting relationships with agency leaders, executives, and technical decision-makers
- Collaborate with CHA leadership teams to support proposal development and strategic pursuit decisions
- Provide market updates, sales forecasts, and strategic insights to senior leadership to inform growth planning
What You Bring:- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, technical leadership, and business development with proven success as a leader required
- Technically astute with the ability to position teams and pursuits for strong technical execution, financial performance, and sustained client satisfaction
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain long-term client relationships
- Exceptional communication skills-persuasive, engaging, and effective across all audiences
- Strong analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to identify market trends and growth opportunities
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and balance multiple priorities
- Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and advancing CHA's vision
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships across the company, including with C-suite executives, procurement teams, and engineering leaders
- Professional technical licensure or equivalent professional experience preferred
Why You'll Love It Here:- Be part of a consulting firm trusted by public agencies to deliver transportation solutions that improve mobility, safety, and long-term infrastructure performance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary transportation experts who value technical excellence, accountability, and client partnership
- Influence programs and pursuits that shape communities, strengthen economic connectivity, and support resilient transportation networks
Curious about the impactful work our Transportation team is doing? Explore CHA's comprehensive transportation services-including highways, bridges, rail, traffic & ITS, and multimodal solutions-by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/manufacturing-advanced-technology-facilities/.
Salary Range:$275,000 - $325,000
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
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