Director of Pre-Development & Strategic Deals

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City seeks a Director of Pre-Development Services to lead origination and structuring of opportunities within Global Facilities. You will collaborate with C-suite executives, investors, developers, and strategic clients to shape development strategies and financing, guiding projects from opportunity to delivery.

Lead early-stage development, expand capabilities, and grow relationships across Buildings, Global Facilities, and Real Estate Investments while expanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing or related field.
• 13+ years relevant experience in BD or related field.
• Advanced experience in client and business development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and originate new business opportunities within Global Facilities.
• Advise clients on development and investment strategies, evaluating options and risks.
• Structure and assemble new business deals with clients, investors, and internal teams.
• Expand strategic client relationships and market penetration across key accounts.
• Build and expand Burns & McDonnell's pre-development capabilities across units.

Skills

Client & business development

Deal origination

Facilitation & collaboration

Planning & analytics

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering, business, marketing or related)

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City seeks a Director of Pre-Development Services to lead origination and structuring of opportunities within Global Facilities. You will collaborate with C-suite executives, investors, developers, and strategic clients to shape development strategies and financing, guiding projects from opportunity to delivery.

Lead early-stage development, expand capabilities, and grow relationships across Buildings, Global Facilities, and Real Estate Investments while expanding