Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Business Development Lead, Data Center Division to join our US P&PS Team. This position will be responsible for accelerating growth across all of our US growth regions (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Georgia, Florida, Texas and Southwest) through the application of new approaches, strategies, technology and solutions to both existing business and emerging opportunities. The position is based in Houston Office but can be based out of any of our offices and requires frequent travel across the country. This role will report to our Property Sector Lead and work across our business, in close collaboration with:

• Regional Leads in each growth hub
• Industrial Sector Lead
• Senior Director Innovation
• Business Development and Strategy (BD&S) team
• Technical Practice Organization (TPO) Leadership
• Business Units (BU's) Leadership
• Chief Growth Officer
• Power and Renewables lead
• Key Account Management Team(s)

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious initiative-taker to be a key contributor to growth and expansion of our Data Center Business. You will be a key face of the company, brand ambassador, and lead for strategic growth and expansion of our full Data Center services throughout the region focused on Hyper Scalers, developers, DC Users. You will also drive our continued growth in the region focused on targeted private clients in the power, industrial, and FI markets.

Your role

• You will be a leader in the business, 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 across our business units for emerging businesses.
• 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 client(s).
• Coordinates nationally with the senior leadership of the P&PS BU with the aim to build a stronger business around the application of technology to Data Centers.
• Assist with organic growth by identifying and recruiting strategic hires to win and deliver work in the region.
• Identifies, leads, and participates in key pursuits and teaming strategies.
• Coordinates, represents and promotes the company at networking events, professional and industry associations, society meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.
• Actively participate on social media channels building our brand, and working with communications on external thought leadership articles and campaigns.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, science, construction or engineering or related field or 20+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years of business development in the Construction industry.
• Broad knowledge of clients and infrastructure markets 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.

Rewards & benefits

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, leaves 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.

About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $140,000 - $150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.