Strong leadership skills with cross-group influence
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Analytical and data-driven approach to performance
Exceptional communication and relationship-building capabilities
Collaborative with executive leadership and project teams
Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
15 years in A/E/C business development with P&L experience
Responsibilities
Lead identification and execution of LAN's Top 20 strategic pursuits annually
Drive win rate targets exceeding 60% for Top 20 initiatives
Oversee capture planning for opportunities over $2M
Build a robust pipeline aligning with NFE goals
Develop firm-wide business development strategy
Coordinate efforts across business development, marketing, and government relations
Implement LAN's sales process and ensure CRM usage
Benefits
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Opportunities to lead impactful projects
Collaborative and supportive corporate culture
Focus on technical excellence and client relationships
Various office locations available for flexibility
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
LAN is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead firm-wide pursuit excellence and revenue growth. This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing the firm's business development strategy, with primary ownership of LAN's Top 20 strategic opportunities each year. The Director of Business Development aligns business development, marketing, and government relations efforts to improve win rates, strengthen pipeline health, and support long-term growth.
Job Responsibilities
Lead identification, capture strategy, and execution for LAN's Top 20 strategic pursuits annually
Drive win rate performance targets of greater than 60% on Top 20 pursuits and greater than 50% firm-wide
Oversee Pursuit Readiness Analysis (PRA), capture planning for opportunities exceeding $2M in net fee, and Go/No-Go decisions
Build and maintain a qualified pipeline at four times annual Net Fee Earned (NFE) goals
Develop and implement firm-wide business development strategy aligned with LAN's strategic plan
Align business development, marketing, and government relations into a coordinated growth approach
Implement LAN's sales process and ensure consistent CRM utilization (Vantagepoint)
Hold Business Group Directors accountable for NBC goals and pursuit performance
Lead pursuit debriefs and apply lessons learned to improve future outcomes
Provide executive-level reporting on pipeline health, win rates, and growth performance
Requirements
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across multiple business groups and locations
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex pursuits
Proven analytical and data-driven approach to business development performance
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership, business group directors, and project teams
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree (engineering preferred)
Minimum of 15 years of experience in A/E/C business development and pursuit leadership
Proven P&L management experience
Experience leading firm-wide or multi-market business development initiatives
Preferred Education & Experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience leading major pursuit capture efforts and strategic opportunity management
Knowledge of public-sector procurement processes and client decision-making
Background in government relations or public-sector business development
MBA or advanced degree in business, marketing, or a related field
Why LAN
At LAN, our culture is built on collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, and provide opportunities to lead meaningful work that shapes communities across Texas and beyond.
This position can sit within our Houston, Austin, Dallas, Frisco or Fort Worth location.
