Project Development Manager

Carboline; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carboline is seeking a strategic Project Development Manager to drive major project growth in the Northeast, ideally located in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh metro areas. The role focuses on early engagement with engineers, architects, and EPCs to influence specifications and secure design-wins.

Successful candidates will lead cross-functional teams, manage a robust project pipeline, and use Salesforce for opportunity tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience with a proven track record in project selling and specification influence.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• Analytical mindset with pipeline management expertise (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage major projects early in the design cycle to influence specifications and construction documents.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of strategic projects within your territory/market.
• Develop and execute project pursuit strategies that position Carboline for success.
• Cultivate relationships with engineers, architects, EPCs, consultants, and owners.
• Lead internal coordination across Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Project Development teams.
• Own the full projectselling lifecycle—from pipeline growth to specification capture to final sales outcomes.
• Utilize Salesforce to track activity, manage opportunities, and maintain accurate reporting.
• Build and execute annual pursuit and specification plans to drive sustained regional growth.
• Champion all safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Salesforce

Communication

Presentation

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Pipeline management

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical discipline

Job description

Title: Project Development Manager

Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh metro areas)

Summary

Carboline is seeking a strategic and collaborative Project Development Manager in the Northeast with candidates ideally located in Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh metro areas to effectively support the assigned territory. This role will require a proactive approach to drive major project growth through early engagement with engineers, architects, EPCs, and other key influencers. This role leads cross-functional teams to ensure Carboline is specified early in the design cycle and delivers winning outcomes. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, influencing skills, excellent communication, and analytical expertise—especially in pipeline management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience with a proven track record in project selling and specification influence.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• Analytical mindset with pipeline management expertise (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Minimal physical activity; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Extended computer usage (up to 8 hours/day).
• Occasional exposure to chemicals.
• Travel by car or air up to 50%, including overnight stays.

Essential Functions

• Identify and engage major projects early in the design cycle to influence specifications and construction documents.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of strategic projects within your territory/market.
• Develop and execute project pursuit strategies that position Carboline for success.
• Cultivate relationships with engineers, architects, EPCs, consultants, and owners.
• Lead internal coordination across Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Project Development teams.
• Own the full projectselling lifecycle—from pipeline growth to specification capture to final sales outcomes.
• Utilize Salesforce to track activity, manage opportunities, and maintain accurate reporting.
• Build and execute annual pursuit and specification plans to drive sustained regional growth.
• Champion all safety and quality standards.

Who We Are

Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.

What We Offer

We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions. Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential, and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan. Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

“In order to be the best, we must hire the best.”