AEC Business Development Specialist

The AEC Business Development Specialist will support and optimize business development activities for the Raleigh office across AEC market sectors, combining business development support, client/pipeline administration, market understanding, sales process management, pursuit tracking, reporting, and operational coordination to improve business growth and client engagement efforts.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include maintaining awareness of the firm's strategic markets, services, project experience, and business objectives, identifying, researching, qualifying and tracking project opportunities, and coordinating pursuit planning activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in the AEC industry, a comprehensive understanding of AEC industry terminology, processes, and market dynamics, and strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4–7 years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry preferred.
• Without a degree, 6–10 years of relevant AEC experience required.
• Comprehensive understanding of AEC industry terminology, processes, and market dynamics.
• Strong proficiency with client/pipeline systems such as Deltek, Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
• Demonstrated experience supporting business development pipelines, opportunity tracking, and performance measurement.
• Experience maintaining accurate client and opportunity data.
• Experience developing reports and business performance metrics.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Reliable follow-through with disciplined documentation and record-keeping.
• Results-driven with the ability to manage priorities and achieve successful outcomes.
• Effective collaborator who can work independently and across teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support