Manager, Strategic Growth & Partnerships

Rudolph Libbe Group; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rudolph Libbe Group in North Ridgeville, OH is seeking a Manager of Strategic Growth & Partnerships to strengthen our presence in Northeast Ohio. You will build relationships with economic-development organizations, municipalities, and utilities, and lead outreach efforts to uncover opportunities aligning with our growth strategy.

You will collaborate with Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations, and Real Estate teams to translate market intelligence into actionable pursuits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration, communications, urban planning, marketing, construction management or related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in economic development, business development, government or community relations, construction, real estate, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of the Northeast Ohio business, municipal, construction, or economic-development environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of site selection, incentives, development processes, workforce-development initiatives or public-private partnerships is valuable.
• Prior experience networking at community, municipal, economic-development, or industry trade events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with economic-development organizations, municipalities, elected officials, public agencies, utilities, chambers, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the company at business forums, industry meetings, and other networking opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Identify, monitor, and communicate emerging opportunities, regional growth plans, and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective projects and qualified leads aligned with company strategy.
• Understand local development priorities, infrastructure plans, and enabling conditions that affect project timing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate opportunities and transition qualified leads to the appropriate units.
• Facilitate introductions and discussions among clients, public officials, and project stakeholders.
• Support site evaluations, client/site visits, due-diligence, and development-readiness discussions.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Lead generation

Strategic partnerships

Presentation skills

Diplomacy

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

5+ years in economic development or related field

Knowledge of Northeast Ohio market

Site selection / incentives knowledge

Public administration / urban planning related

Job description

Manager, Strategic Growth & Partnerships

• Job Location

  North Ridgeville, OH

• Job Category

  Economic Development

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The Rudolph Libbe Group is a leading, full-service provider of construction and facility solutions headquartered in Walbridge, Ohio. Founded in 1955, RLG operates as a single-source partner for clients across diverse industries, offering expertise in construction management, design-build, energy solutions, and ongoing facility maintenance.

Our organization is comprised of multiple companies working together as one team. This integrated structure allows us to deliver everything from site selection and financing to construction, renovation, and long-term facility management, ensuring seamless service and exceptional results. At RLG, we pride ourselves on a safety-first culture, collaborative approach, and commitment to quality, making us one of the top contractors in the nation.

In this position, the Manager, Strategic Growth & Partnerships will strengthen the company’s presence across Northeast Ohio by developing strategic relationships, identifying new leads, and serving as a visible, trusted representative connecting with the organizations and initiatives shaping future growth. Through purposeful outreach and active networking, this role will build and maintain a strong network of economic‑development organizations, municipalities, developers, utilities, and other regional stakeholders to uncover opportunities and position the company as a partner of choice.

Working closely with internal Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations, and Real Estate/Site Selection teams, the Manager, Strategic Growth & Partnerships will turn market intelligence and relationships into actionable pursuits. The position will also support client site‑selection conversations, incentive research, and development‑readiness discussions that help clients move projects forward.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with economic‑development organizations, municipalities, elected officials, public agencies, public utility companies, chambers, industry associations, developers, financial institutions, attorneys, insurances agencies, and other key stakeholders to understand market conditions and generate new leads.
• Represent the company at business forums, industry meetings, trade organizations, community events, economic‑development activities, client meetings, and other networking opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Identify, monitor, and communicate emerging industrial, commercial, institutional, and infrastructure opportunities; business expansions; capital‑investment activity; regional growth plans; public initiatives; and relevant industry trends.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective projects, strategic relationships, and market opportunities; identify key decision‑makers and advance qualified leads in alignment with company strategy.
• Build a working understanding of local and regional development priorities, public infrastructure plans, permitting or entitlement activity, and other conditions that may influence project timing and feasibility.
• Work closely with Business Development and internal functional areas, including Preconstruction, Project Management, Field Operations, and leadership, to evaluate opportunities, support pursuit strategies, and transition qualified opportunities to the appropriate teams.
• Facilitate introductions and discussions among clients, public officials, economic‑development partners, internal teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Support site evaluations, client and site visits, due‑diligence discussions, and development‑readiness conversations in coordination with internal real estate and site‑selection specialists.
• Assist in identifying applicable incentives, grants, tax credits, infrastructure funding, workforce initiatives, and public‑private partnership opportunities that may support prospective projects.
• Support presentations, proposal development, location comparisons, incentive summaries, community meetings, and other pursuit‑related activities.
• Contribute insight and recommendations that help shape regional market strategy, relationship priorities, and growth initiatives.
• Local and regional travel for meetings, events, and client visits.

SKILLS

• Proven ability to build trust and maintain productive relationships with public- and private‑sector stakeholders.
• Strong networking, lead‑generation, opportunity‑development, communication, presentation, and follow‑up skills.
• Professional judgment, political awareness, diplomacy, and discretion when working with public officials, clients, and community partners.
• Ability to collaborate with business development, project executives, preconstruction managers, Operations teams, consultants, and economic‑development partners.
• Goal‑driven, results‑oriented self‑starter who can manage multiple relationships and priorities while working effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to translate market intelligence into actionable business development opportunities and adapt to changing priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Strong computer skills, including experience using CRM software or similar tools to track contacts, leads, market intelligence, and opportunity activity.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration, communications, urban planning, marketing, construction management or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in economic development, business development, government or community relations, construction, real estate, public administration, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of the Northeast Ohio business, municipal, construction, or economic‑development environment, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
• Working knowledge of site selection, incentives, development processes, workforce‑development initiatives, or public‑private partnerships is valuable.
• Prior experience networking at community, municipal, economic‑development, or industry trade events preferred.

The Rudolph/Libbe Companies Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.