Civil Engineering Business Development Leader - California

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Temecula, CA seeks a Civil Engineering Business Development Leader to guide strategic growth for its Transportation Team. You will work as a trusted advisor to transportation agencies, strengthening relationships and shaping pursuits to support mobility and infrastructure programs.

You will develop targeted sales strategies, manage client relationships, and lead pursuits across public and private sectors, aligning investments with agency priorities and funding strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, technical leadership, and business development with proven success as a leader.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain long-term client relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills — persuasive, engaging, and effective across all audiences.
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to identify market trends and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth efforts across the Transportation market, strengthening CHA’s visibility and competitive position across public and private sectors
• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies aligned with organizational business goals and transportation market priorities
• Identify, pursue, and cultivate new business opportunities across state and local agencies, municipalities, transit authorities, and transportation-focused clients
• Manage client database (CRM), generate leads, and follow up to maintain a strong and sustainable opportunity pipeline
• Develop compelling content for proposals, conferences, social media, and transportation-focused marketing initiatives
• Represent CHA at transportation industry conferences and events, building lasting relationships with agency leaders, executives, and technical decision-makers
• Collaborate with CHA leadership teams to support proposal development and strategic pursuit decisions
• Provide market updates, sales forecasts, and strategic insights to senior leadership to inform growth planning

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Strategic mindset

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineering Business Development Leader - California – Temecula, CA

Location: US-CA-Temecula

Job ID: 7656 | Positions: 1 | Category: Transportation

Join Us: Expand Our Reach as a Civil Engineering Business Development Leader — Build Presence, Capture Opportunities, and Deliver Results

Are you an accomplished business development professional who engages confidently with executive leadership and public sector decision makers on complex transportation initiatives? Do you bring a market-level perspective and the ability to align long-range infrastructure investments with agency priorities, funding strategies, and community outcomes?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Civil Engineering Business Development Leader - California to help guide strategic growth for our Transportation Team in Temecula, CA. In this senior-level role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to transportation agencies and stakeholders, strengthening relationships, shaping pursuits, and positioning CHA to support critical mobility and infrastructure programs across the state.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic growth efforts across the Transportation market, strengthening CHA’s visibility and competitive position across public and private sectors
• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies aligned with organizational business goals and transportation market priorities
• Identify, pursue, and cultivate new business opportunities across state and local agencies, municipalities, transit authorities, and transportation-focused clients
• Manage client database (CRM), generate leads, and follow up to maintain a strong and sustainable opportunity pipeline
• Develop compelling content for proposals, conferences, social media, and transportation-focused marketing initiatives
• Represent CHA at transportation industry conferences and events, building lasting relationships with agency leaders, executives, and technical decision-makers
• Collaborate with CHA leadership teams to support proposal development and strategic pursuit decisions
• Provide market updates, sales forecasts, and strategic insights to senior leadership to inform growth planning

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, technical leadership, and business development with proven success as a leader
• Technically astute with the ability to position teams and pursuits for strong technical execution, financial performance, and sustained client satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain long-term client relationships
• Exceptional communication skills — persuasive, engaging, and effective across all audiences
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to identify market trends and growth opportunities
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and balance multiple priorities
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and advancing CHA’s vision
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships across the company, including with C-suite executives, procurement teams, and engineering leaders
• Professional technical licensure or equivalent professional experience preferred

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Be part of a consulting firm trusted by public agencies to deliver transportation solutions that improve mobility, safety, and long-term infrastructure performance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary transportation experts who value technical excellence, accountability, and client partnership
• Influence programs and pursuits that shape communities, strengthen economic connectivity, and support resilient transportation networks

Curious about the impactful work our Transportation team is doing? Explore CHA’s comprehensive transportation services—including highways, bridges, rail, traffic & ITS, and multimodal solutions—by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/manufacturing-advanced-technology-facilities/.

Salary Range

$275,000 - $325,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways — always searching, never settling — to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward-leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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