Infrastructure Business Development Lead (50% Travel)

BDI; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Dental, vision, hospital, critical Ill

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BDI in Louisville, CO seeks a Business Development Professional to identify and develop new business opportunities across BDI's services. You will cultivate strategic relationships, manage qualified leads, and expand presence across markets.

The role reports to the CEO and collaborates with technical leadership, regional managers, and the business development team to align client needs with BDI's capabilities. Travel up to 50% or more is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in business development, sales, account management, or client relationship development, within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or professional services.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel 50% or more for client meetings, industry conferences, and business development activities.
• Existing relationships with transportation agencies, infrastructure owners, engineering consultants, or construction contractors are a plus.
• Familiarity with public-sector procurement, qualifications-based selection, and professional services contracting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective clients, upcoming infrastructure projects, capital improvement programs, and procurement opportunities aligned with BDI's services.
• Generate and qualify new business leads through targeted outreach, market research, networking, referrals, and direct client engagement.
• Develop relationships and opportunities with transportation agencies, rail and transit agencies, infrastructure owners, private-sector clients, construction contractors, and strategic teaming partners.
• Coordinate and participate in introductory meetings, capability presentations, and client discussions with BDI's technical and regional leadership.
• Identify opportunities to introduce additional BDI services to existing clients and expand relationships across multiple business lines.
• Monitor infrastructure funding, industry trends, procurement activity, and emerging client needs to identify new opportunities.
• Research target accounts, competitors, and geographic markets to support BDI's strategic growth initiatives.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of client contacts, business development activities, qualified leads, and opportunities.
• Coordinate with technical and proposal teams to advance qualified opportunities into active pursuits.
• Represent BDI at industry conferences, professional association meetings, networking events, and client meetings.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Lead generation

Networking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

BDI in Louisville, CO seeks a Business Development Professional to identify and develop new business opportunities across BDI's services. You will cultivate strategic relationships, manage qualified leads, and expand presence across markets.

The role reports to the CEO and collaborates with technical leadership, regional managers, and the business development team to align client needs with BDI's capabilities. Travel up to 50% or more is expected.