Director of Business Development & Marketing

SMPS Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work environments

Company-paid outings & events

Job summary

NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Director of Business Development & Marketing to lead growth across California & Nevada. You will report to the President & CEO, shaping growth strategy and directing the marketing and BD teams to execute high-impact proposals.

The role centers on building annual plans, leading major public and private pursuits, and owning the company brand and client outreach. Travel across CA/NV is required; a strong AEC network is essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of BD, capture, and marketing leadership in the AEC industry.
• A track record winning public sector work, including leading $1M+ fee proposals.
• Deep knowledge of CA/NV public works procurement and a strong regional network (APWA, CSAC/CalCities).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related technical field.
• CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency; Ajera and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and drive annual business development and marketing plans.
• Lead capture and proposal strategy for major public and private pursuits.
• Own NCE's brand, website, social media, and communications.
• Grow relationships with federal, state, and local agencies and key private clients.
• Use AI, CRM data, and digital marketing to sharpen client insight and outreach.
• Coach technical staff in BD, and hire, train, and mentor your team.
• Track win rates and progress toward annual orders goals.
• Represent NCE at conferences, trade shows, and industry associations

Skills

Business development

Marketing leadership

Proposal strategy

CRM proficiency

Public sector bids

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ajera

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Business Development & Marketing

NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services

Job Posting
Oct. 29, 2026

Director of Business Development & Marketing

Lead growth for a respected AEC firm across California & Nevada — reporting directly to our President & CEO.

About NCE

NCE is an engineering and environmental services firm helping public and private clients across California and Nevada plan, build, and maintain critical infrastructure. Our practice areas: civil engineering, asset management, environmental, landscape architecture, pavements & materials, and water resources.

Location (your choice):

California:Sacramento • Richmond • Oakland • Anaheim
Nevada: Reno • South Lake Tahoe

Why this role?

This is a seat at the leadership table. You'll shape NCE's growth strategy, elevate our proposal practice to the next level, and lead the marketing and BD teams that bring it to life.

What you'll do:

Build and drive annual business development and marketing plans.

Lead capture and proposal strategy for major public and private pursuits.

Own NCE's brand, website, social media, and communications.

Grow relationships with federal, state, and local agencies and key private clients.

Use AI, CRM data, and digital marketing to sharpen client insight and outreach.

Coach technical staff in BD, and hire, train, and mentor your team.

Track win rates and progress toward annual orders goals.

• Represent NCE at conferences, trade shows, and industry associations

What you bring:

10–15 years of BD, capture, and marketing leadership in the AEC industry.

A track record winning public sector work, including leading $1M+ fee proposals.

Deep knowledge of CA/NV public works procurement and a strong regional network (APWA, CSAC/CalCities).

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related technical field.

CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency; Ajera and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

• Willingness to travel across CA, NV, AZ, and beyond; valid driver's license

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This role is mainly office-based (Mon–Fri, 8:00 am–5:00 pm), with frequent travel by car or air between NCE offices and to client sites, conferences, and meetings in CA, NV, AZ, and other states, including overnight and extended stays.

Sit and work at a computer for long periods in a moderate-noise office.

Communicate clearly in person, by phone, and virtually, including presentations and proposal interviews.

Stand and walk for long periods at events; lift and carry up to 25 lbs (booth displays, materials).

Occasional project or construction site visits (outdoor weather, uneven terrain, PPE required).

Occasional evening/weekend work for proposal deadlines and industry events.

Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Compensation

NCE offers competitive salaries, flexible work environments, company paid outings and events, bonus programs, service awards, peer recongnition awards, potential relocation assistance, and a robust benefits package including nine company paid holidays, personal time off (PTO), participation in NCE's 401(k) plan, comprehensive firm-paid health benefits (medical, vision, dental), life insurance, and short-and long-term disability. NCE pays professional membership fees to support professional development.

If you have any questions email: [e-mail]

NCE is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. NCE is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process may contact Human Resources.