Business Developer & Senior Project Manager

Stantec•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Business Developer & Senior Project Manager plays a hybrid role at the intersection of market strategy, client development, and project delivery. This position is responsible for identifying and advancing new business opportunities across both public- and private‑sector markets, while also supporting or leading land development and urban redevelopment projects from concept through implementation. The role is well-suited for a professional with experience working with developers, property owners, municipalities , and institutional or nonprofit clients, who can translate vision into executable projects and long-term, trusted client relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Public Policy, Politics, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in real estate development, land-use planning, economic development related consulting roles, working with public and/or private clients, and working with Public Private Partnerships (P3).
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.
Strong relationship-building skills across both public and private sectors.
Proven ability to communicate clearly with technical staff, clients, elected officials, developers, and community leaders.
Experience working within municipal and entitlement frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Real Estate, Public Policy, or a similar discipline.
Experience with mixed-use, transit-oriented, downtown, institutional, or redevelopment projects.
Prior involvement in business development, proposals, or client management for public agencies and/or private development clients.
Familiarity with development finance concepts, P3s, and funding strategies.
Leadership experience in civic, professional, or nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

Identify, pursue, and help secure new business opportunities related to land development, mixed-use redevelopment, urban infill, and public-private partnerships.
Build and maintain relationships with private developers, property owners, investors, municipal staff, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutional clients.
Support proposal development efforts for both public-sector procurements and private client pursuits, including pursuit strategy, teaming, messaging, and interviews.
Represent the firm in professional, civic, and industry forums to cultivate visibility, strengthen market presence, and generate leads across multiple client types.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding project goals, political context, financial constraints, regulatory considerations, and community priorities.
Lead or support land development and redevelopment projects for public agencies, private developers, or joint public–private teams, guiding projects through entitlement, approvals, and early design coordination.
Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client objectives, delivery expectations, and contractual commitments.
Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects, public agencies, and community stakeholders to advance projects efficiently and collaboratively.
Support feasibility analyses, development concepts, public realm priorities, and implementation strategies for urban, transit-oriented, mixed-use, and institutional projects.
Navigate municipal processes, zoning and land use regulations, public approvals, capital budgeting, and stakeholder engagement for both public-sector initiatives and privately led developments.
Contribute to market strategy for urban development, downtown revitalization, and community-focused redevelopment initiatives.
Translate complex civic, political, and regulatory environments into actionable strategies for clients operating across public and private contexts.
Facilitate collaboration across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to unlock projects, align funding, and advance implementation.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff involved in planning, engagement, or development-related efforts.