Business Development Director

Austin, Texas, United States of America | Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Business Development Director in Dallas, TX or Austin, TX to join our Business Development team. This position will be responsible for delivering growth across the North and Central Texas region, focused primarily on infrastructure development, by connecting strategies, solutions, and offerings unique to our clients. The position will be based out of Dallas, TX or Austin, TX 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 Regional Growth and Sales Director. The position requires working across our business, in close collaboration with:

- Business Development and Strategy (BD&S) team

- Business Units (BU) Leadership

- Multi‑Market Solutions 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 and transportation services throughout the region, primarily focused on public sector clients including TxDOT, toll agencies, cities and counties, airports, rail and transit, and municipal/local transportation authorities.

Your role

- 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.

- 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.

- 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/transportation market 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.

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short‑and long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leave of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRealis

We’re, AtkinsRéalis a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Expected compensation range is between $138,000 - $220,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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