Head of Corporate Development and Acquisitions

NextGenEnergyJobs; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a strategic, relationship-focused leader to drive growth-through-acquisition initiatives. You will lead the end-to-end deal process, build a robust pipeline, and partner closely with the CEO to align acquisitions with TKDA’s long-term growth strategy across geographies and service lines.

This role emphasizes market intelligence, due diligence, and integration planning to preserve culture and accelerate value creation for clients, talent, and shareholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, PE, or related fields.
• Experience leading acquisition transactions from sourcing through integration.
• Experience in architecture/engineering/consulting or professional services preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth-through-acquisition strategy identifying opportunities to strengthen services, talent, geographic presence, and client relationships.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and industry research to identify high-potential targets.
• Lead the acquisition process from outreach through closing, including diligence and negotiation support.
• Partner with CEO and executive leadership throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Prepare recommendations and updates for the Board of Directors.
• Build relationships with industry leaders, brokers, and advisors.
• Oversee integration planning to preserve culture and accelerate value creation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Due diligence

Relationship building

Board communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

TKDA is seeking a strategic, relationship-focused leader to drive our growth-through-acquisition strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead TKDA's growth-through-acquisition strategy, identifying opportunities that strengthen the firm's service offerings, talent base, geographic presence, and client relationships.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities aligned with the firm's strategic growth objectives.
• Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and industry research to identify high-potential acquisition targets and emerging market opportunities.
• Build investment theses and business cases that evaluate strategic fit, cultural alignment, financial performance, growth potential, and integration considerations.
• Lead the acquisition process from initial outreach through closing, including valuation assessments, due diligence coordination, negotiation support, and transaction execution.
• Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership, finance, HR, legal counsel, business unit leaders, and external advisors throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Prepare recommendations, business cases, and acquisition updates for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with engineering, architecture, and consulting firm owners, industry leaders, brokers, investment bankers, and strategic advisors.
• Develop proprietary acquisition opportunities through proactive networking, relationship building, and industry engagement before opportunities reach the broader market.
• Represent TKDA at industry conferences, trade associations, and networking events to strengthen market intelligence and expand the firm's acquisition network.
• Serve as a trusted ambassador for TKDA's employee-owned culture and long-term growth strategy.
• Evaluate opportunities to expand into new geographic markets, service lines, client sectors, and adjacent business areas.
• Assess industry trends, consolidation activity, and competitive dynamics to identify future growth opportunities.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable growth initiatives and acquisition targets.
• Support strategic planning by providing insights into market opportunities, acquisition activity, and long-term growth strategies.
• Work closely with Company Leaders to manage Real Estate portfolio: capture opportunities through right-sizing, relocation, and renegotiation.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence activities, including financial, operational, legal, technology, human resources, cultural, and client evaluations.
• Lead integration planning efforts before transaction close to ensure a seamless transition.
• Partner with business leaders to execute integration activities that preserve culture, retain key talent, maintain client relationships, and accelerate value creation.
• Monitor post-acquisition performance, integration milestones, and synergy realization to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide regular acquisition pipeline and strategic growth updates to executive leadership.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics to track acquisition activity, integration progress, and business outcomes.
• Present acquisition opportunities, recommendations, and transaction updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering, architecture, or a related field required.
• MBA or other advanced business degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, engineering or architecture consulting, strategic growth, or business development.
• Experience leading acquisition transactions from sourcing through integration.
• Experience within the architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, or professional services industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing due diligence and transaction processes.
• Proven negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with executive leaders and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work with highly confidential information and navigate complex business situations.