K-12 Business Development Leader

Parkhill; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Balance

Growth & Training

Benefits Package

Well-Being

Job summary

Parkhill is seeking a K-12 Business Development Leader in Austin, TX, to cultivate relationships with school districts while contributing to planning, design, and delivery of educational facilities.

This seller–doer role blends business development with hands-on design work to support growth in Education. The position is full-time and salary-based with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Experience designing K-12 facilities.
• Minimum 3 years of architectural experience.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading proposals or client presentations is a plus.
• Existing relationships with school districts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with school district administrators and stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new K-12 project opportunities.
• Provide design and technical support for educational facility projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality, timely project outcomes.
• Represent the firm in client meetings and at industry events.

Skills

K-12 facility design

Client-facing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Proposal leadership

School district relationships

Job description

Overview

The K-12 Business Development Leader is responsible for cultivating relationships with school districts while contributing to the planning, design, and delivery of educational facilities. This seller–doer role combines business development with hands-on design work to support Parkhill’s growth in Education. This is a full-time position paid bi-weekly on a salary basis.

Life at Parkhill

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve.

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with15offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with school district administrators and stakeholders

• Identify and pursue new K-12 project opportunities

• Provide design and technical support for educational facility projects

• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality, timely project outcomes

• Represent the firm in client meetings and at industry events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in K-12 facility design

• Minimum 3 years of architectural experience

• Strong client-facing and communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

• Experience leading proposals or client presentations is a plus

• Existing relationships with school districts are preferred

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.

• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.

• Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, employer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.

• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.