Freemanwhite

Director of Business Development

Freemanwhite$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in sales and business development in AEC industry preferred
  • 4-year college degree or equivalent experience required
  • 5 years experience in engineering, construction, or related field
  • Strong leadership presence with team alignment and stakeholder influence skills
  • Deep knowledge of public and private construction sectors
  • Extensive local network for business opportunities generation
  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Regional Market Leader to strategize business growth
  • Leverage relationships to secure new business opportunities
  • Lead sales efforts from outreach to project award
  • Collaborate with Market Leaders on proposals and presentations
  • Engage actively with local business organizations and industry events
  • Coach teams on client engagement and business development best practices
  • Plan industry events and manage annual marketing budget
  • Monitor market trends to advise clients and support long-term growth.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and networking
  • Participation in high-profile industry events
  • Access to a strong local support network for business growth
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced leadership
  • Exposure to diverse projects in the AEC industry.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Regional Market Leader to develop and execute business and economic development strategies to drive growth and expand Haskell's presence within target markets
  • Leverage established relationships with AEC firms, private developers, and industry partners to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities
  • Lead sales efforts from initial outreach through project award while fostering long-term client partnerships
  • Collaborate with Market Leaders to qualify opportunities and develop winning pursuit, proposal, and presentation strategies
  • Represent Haskell as a local market leader through active engagement with business organizations, economic development boards, trade associations, and industry events
  • Coach pursuit teams and provide strategic guidance on client engagement, presentations, and business development best practices
  • Plan and manage industry events, trade shows, marketing initiatives, and the division's annual marketing budget
  • Stay informed on regional market trends and industry developments while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and positioning Haskell for long-term growth

To thrive in this role, you'll need: 

  • A deep command of the public and private construction industry
  • A well-rounded business acumen, with expertise across financial management, marketing, estimating, and people leadership
  • Exceptional leadership presence, with the ability to align teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate with clarity and purpose
  • A proven track record of building, scaling, and elevating regional offices into high-performing, growth-oriented markets
  • A powerful local network and reputation, with the ability to activate relationships and consistently generate new business opportunities
  • The ability to create visibility and brand awareness within professional business circles and organizations to serve on committees or promote other Haskell colleagues into such opportunities
  • Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 

Education/Experience:

  • 10+ years of demonstrated success driving sales and business development within the AEC industry strongly preferred
  • Minimum of a 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in engineering, construction, or a related field

 

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

 

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About Freemanwhite

Freemanwhite is an architecture, engineering, and design firm that provides services to healthcare, science and technology, and higher education clients. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Freemanwhite has completed over 10,000 projects in 49 states and 20 countries. The firm's services include architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, and sustainability consulting. Freemanwhite is committed to sustainable design and has completed over 100 LEED certified projects. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Healthcare Design Award.
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