Executive VP, Growth & Strategic Partnerships

KAD Engineering PLLC; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Company vehicle

Job summary

KAD Engineering is seeking a Senior Vice President of Growth & Strategic Partnerships to expand the firm’s presence in transportation and infrastructure. The role focuses on building high-level external relationships, supporting pursuit strategies, and advising leadership on growth initiatives.

The SVP will engage with agencies, primes, and industry organizations, while aligning growth with operations and long-term vision. A strategic thinker with executive experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive market-facing growth initiatives aligned with KAD Engineering’s strategic plan.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for expansion within IDOT, municipal, and transportation markets.
• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with agencies, prime consultants, and strategic partners.
• Represent KAD Engineering at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Lead and support teaming strategies for RFQs, RFPs, and SOIs.
• Identify and cultivate teaming partners that align with firm capabilities and growth goals.
• Support long-term partnership development to strengthen pursuit competitiveness.
• Support proposal strategy, positioning, and competitive differentiation.
• Advise on go/no-go decisions and pursuit prioritization.
• Collaborate with the Chief Growth Officer and proposal teams to align messaging and strategy.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the CEO on firm growth, market expansion, and strategic direction.
• Apply prior executive or firm leadership experience to support scaling initiatives.
• Contribute to long-term business planning and organizational growth efforts.
• Provide limited project oversight or advisory support during transitional or growth periods.
• Coordinate with operations leadership to ensure alignment between growth strategy and delivery capacity.

Job description

KAD Engineering is seeking a Senior Vice President of Growth & Strategic Partnerships to expand the firm’s presence in transportation and infrastructure. The role focuses on building high-level external relationships, supporting pursuit strategies, and advising leadership on growth initiatives.

The SVP will engage with agencies, primes, and industry organizations, while aligning growth with operations and long-term vision. A strategic thinker with executive experience is preferred.