Business Development Manager - Water/Wastewater

Garney ConstructionMcKinney, TX
Hybrid

About The Position

A Business Development Manager position is available at Garney. The successful candidate will have water and wastewater experience and a deep understanding of the markets, having exposure both public and private, and industrial owners. They will understand the technology and engineering involved in water and wastewater and have a command of collaborative project delivery methodology.

Requirements

  • Comprehensive understanding of CMAR, Design Build, P3 and other collaborative delivery methods is required
  • Strong work and personal ethics, self-motivated and results driven
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills
  • A proven record of successfully creating interest and intrigue for a technical product or service
  • Consistently exceed expectations on meeting goals
  • Function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for delivering results is set high
  • Enjoy collaborating with clients while understanding their diverse personalities and their business needs
  • Willingness to travel occasionally with short notice. A flexible schedule is critical

Nice To Haves

  • 4-year degree or equivalent preferred. In Engineering or Construction Management a plus
  • At least 5 years of diversified experience in water infrastructure specific programs/project management and strategic business development is preferred
  • Prior business development or sales experience is a plus
  • Proposal development, creative writing skills are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and maintains relationships with regional public, private, and industrial clients, consultants, and other key regional stakeholders
  • In collaboration with the regional Operations teams, develops and leads business development strategy
  • Investigates and understands the internal business processes of clients, their needs and project drivers, and can discuss relevant business challenges for each
  • Leads the Go/No-Go decision-making process. Provides the critical information regional Operations teams need to determine the viability of a pursuit
  • Leads the proposal process for services in response to invitations to bid and provides leadership and direction to proposal team from inception (capture planning stage) to completion (proposal submission / interview stage)
  • Demonstrate leadership in the water market industry, engaging in associations and conferences as an industry leader and frequent presenter
  • Leadership in development and execution of regional / industry-specific marketing and branding plans, in collaboration with corporate marketing staff, including plans for local/regional conferences, events, and industry networking
  • Develop a thorough understanding of regional trends and competition. Be aware of recent project awards in the region
  • Works closely with Garney Marketing, Estimating, and Operations teams to develop and execute strategies and new methods for introducing Garney to prospective clients
  • Actively documents all prospect activity in accordance with Garney’s processes and methodologies using the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, Cosential / Unanet
  • Efficiently manages time to focus on the highest priority activities that align with the strategy and business plan

Benefits

  • Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
  • Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
  • Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
  • 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
  • Student loan resources
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid time off
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
  • Free life insurance and disability policy
  • Free access to healthcare coordinators
  • Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
  • Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
  • Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
  • 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store
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