Dallas-Fort Worth Strategy & Growth Leader

Harvey Ellis Devereaux Corp.; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Ellis Devereaux Corp. in Dallas seeks a Strategy and Business Relationship Leader to grow presence across the Metroplex, connecting regional priorities with the firm’s architecture, engineering, and design capabilities.

Based in the Dallas office, this senior leader will build trusted relationships with executives, civic and institutional leaders, and advance high‑value pursuits through disciplined market research, strategic accounts, and strong collaboration with sector leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, planning, business, marketing, communications, or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in business development or related role, preferably within architecture, engineering, construction, development, or related industry.
• An established strategy to network with executive, institutional, civic, and political relationships in Dallas–Fort Worth.
• Experience developing strategic accounts and advancing complex opportunities involving multiple decision makers.
• Strong communication, presentation, relationship management, and organizational skills.
• CRM knowledge and proficiency with standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible, credible representative of HED within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
• Develop and sustain relationships with corporate executives, institutional leaders, developers, civic organizations, elected officials, and other influencers.
• Build a clear understanding of regional priorities and connect insights with HED’s capabilities.
• Partner with Dallas office and sector leadership to establish yearly growth plans and target clients.
• Develop and execute capture plans for strategic accounts and major opportunities.
• Introduce HED’s sector leaders to prospective clients and collaborators.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and act as senior point of contact for strategic accounts.
• Represent HED at events; seek opportunities for leaders to contribute to regional conversations.
• Monitor market activity and funding priorities to inform regional strategy.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams on proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
• Coordinate with Marketing to strengthen HED’s visibility in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of relationships, opportunities, and pursuits.
• Review pipeline health with leadership and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate pursuit debriefs and share lessons for future efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Client leadership

CRM proficiency

Market research

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, planning, business, marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Harvey Ellis Devereaux Corp. in Dallas seeks a Strategy and Business Relationship Leader to grow presence across the Metroplex, connecting regional priorities with the firm’s architecture, engineering, and design capabilities.

Based in the Dallas office, this senior leader will build trusted relationships with executives, civic and institutional leaders, and advance high‑value pursuits through disciplined market research, strategic accounts, and strong collaboration with sector leadership.