Strategic BD Lead, AEC Growth (Pittsburgh)

Meyers Thorne; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Based in Pittsburgh, Meyers Thorne seeks a strategic Business Development Lead to accelerate growth across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania in healthcare, higher education, commercial, and mission-critical buildings.

You will build client relationships, identify high-value opportunities, and help position the firm as a trusted partner delivering high-performance, sustainable, and human-centered buildings. Travel to events is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 5–10 years of experience in business development or sales within the AEC/building industry.
• Experience contributing to qualifications packages, proposals, and interview presentations.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, and clear oral and written presentation abilities.
• Proven organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand our client network across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania to drive targeted revenue growth.
• Develop and execute business development strategies in collaboration with Firm Leadership.
• Contribute to annual sales planning, including goal setting and budgeting in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Generate and qualify new project leads through networking, industry events, market research, and relationship building.
• Partner with marketing and technical teams to develop compelling qualifications packages, proposals, and presentations.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings, including pre- and post-event planning and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, opportunities, and pipeline activity within the CRM system.
• Prepare regular reports on sales activities, pipeline status, and key metrics.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support business development and firm growth initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Based in Pittsburgh, Meyers Thorne seeks a strategic Business Development Lead to accelerate growth across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania in healthcare, higher education, commercial, and mission-critical buildings.

You will build client relationships, identify high-value opportunities, and help position the firm as a trusted partner delivering high-performance, sustainable, and human-centered buildings. Travel to events is required.