Transportation Business Development Lead

Trilon Group

Strategic leader for business growth focused on roadway and transportation projects in North Alabama. Engage with clients to secure impactful civil engineering projects and expand company presence.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and client relationship management within the civil engineering and transportation sectors, with a strong focus on securing project opportunities and navigating public-sector procurement processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil EngineeringBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementPublic-Sector ProcurementTransportation Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Project CaptureProposal StrategyRFQ/RFP ManagementScope DevelopmentStaffing Plans

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsStrategic ThinkingOrganizational AbilitiesLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsPublic InfrastructureLocal MunicipalitiesAlabama Department of TransportationNetworking Functions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for business development efforts in the Huntsville and North Alabama market
Lead strategic growth initiatives focused on roadway, transportation, and public infrastructure projects
Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities through existing and new client relationships
Develop and maintain strong connections with local municipalities, Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), contractors, and industry partners
Track upcoming projects, RFQs/RFPs, and market trends to position the firm competitively
Lead go/no-go decisions, proposal strategy, and interview preparation
Collaborate with technical teams to develop scopes of work, staffing plans, and fee proposals
Support project kickoff and transition to delivery teams, ensuring alignment with client expectations
Maintain and grow key client relationships through regular communication and engagement
Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and local networking functions
Partner with internal leadership to align business development goals with company strategy
Assist in hiring and building a local team to support growth in the Huntsville region

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong emphasis on transportation/roadway infrastructure
Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and project capture
Established network of contacts in the Huntsville/North Alabama engineering and infrastructure market
Strong understanding of public-sector procurement processes, including RFQs/RFPs
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to identify opportunities and convert leads into awarded projects
Self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong organizational and leadership abilities
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ability to travel locally for client meetings, site visits, and industry events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation package
Flexible work schedule
Ability to work hybrid work schedule
Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
Company-furnished life insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Parental Leave
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
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