You’ll lead sales efforts and business development for a core market sector, coordinating with leadership and business development teams.
You’ll develop and maintain client relationships, monitor upcoming projects, and drive proposal strategies to differentiate the company from competitors.
You’ll oversee backlog management, assess risk, and implement mitigation plans to ensure strong project execution.
You’ll act as Project Director, focusing on winning proposals, launching projects, and ensuring quality assurance.
You’ll supervise and mentor staff, oversee performance evaluations, and support career growth and development.
You’ll manage service quality for clients, contribute subject matter expertise, and help develop best practices.
You’ll attract and retain market-specific talent while driving professional development initiatives.
You’ll contribute to thought leadership through industry presentations and publications.
Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
12+ years of experience in project management, business development, and market leadership.
Prior experience as a director or in a similar leadership role, managing an electric/gas utility capital infrastructure market or business sector.
Prior executive experience working for a utility leading electric and/or gas utility infrastructure capital projects in some capacity
Prior capital project infrastructure experience with Exelon
Proven experience in team management, staff development, and talent retention.
PE, CCM, PMP, CFE, COA, LEED certification, or a Master’s degree.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and budgeting skills with expertise in professional services KPIs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Primavera.
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.
This will require living in DC or northern Delaware as you will be expected to meet with clients in DC, Wilmington and Atlantic City

Benefits

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

project managementbusiness developmentrisk assessmentproposal strategiesquality assuranceteam managementstaff developmentbudgetinganalytical skillsnegotiation skills

Soft skills

leadershipcommunicationpresentationmentoringclient relationship managementtalent retentioncareer growth supportthought leadership

Certifications

PECCMPMPCFECOALEEDMaster's degree