Business Development Manager

Description

SCI Engineering is a multi-discipline firm offering a variety of services from the design development stage through construction. We specialize in Geotechnical, Environmental, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources and Construction Material Testing services.

We are currently seeking an ambitious and energetic Business Development Professional to expand services in the St. Louis market to support our continued growth in our Midwest offices. The primary goal of the position is to forge strong relationships with clients and generate business opportunities. The Business Development Manager will oversee the implementation and maintenance of all Midwest business development activities and will collaborate with SCI’s marketing professionals as well as the business development coordinators. SCI Engineering is looking for a true connector who is driven by the success of the entire team and naturally looks for opportunities to solve problems and create a value product.

Benefits (Full-time employees eligible) include:

• 401(k) (Matching Program)
• Health insurance (Including a HDHP option free for employees)
• Dental insurance (Free for Employees)
• Vision insurance (Free for Employees)
• Disability insurance (Free for Employees)
• Life insurance (Basic Term Life Free for Employees)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Join SCI?

At SCI, we do great work and enjoy the great people we do it with. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, quality, and collaboration—where mistakes are treated as learning opportunities, appreciation is genuine, and egos stay at the door. We communicate clearly, support one another, move fast, and keep things fun on purpose. If you want meaningful work, supportive leadership, and a culture that treats you like a human—not a headcount—you’ll feel right at home here.

Don’t take our word for it – an independent survey revealed that 94% of our corporate staff believe their managers support their professional growth and development and 91% are happy with their work-life flexibility. One employee described why they love their job:

‘I get to work with good people. Work-life balance is incredible. I feel genuinely welcome and cared for at SCI.’

We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 and 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace (topworkplaces.com/company/sci-engineering/), having earned the award for the second year in a row. Our employees enjoy a casual dress code, including jeans every day, and benefit from a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance. Our Good Cause Charity Program empowers employees to donate to the charity of the month, with SCI matching contributions.

As a Business Development Manager at SCI, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Play a key role in growing SCI’s presence in the St. Louis and Midwest markets.
• Work alongside experienced technical teams, marketing professionals, and business development coordinators.
• Operate with autonomy, flexibility, and executive-level visibility.
• Join a firm that values collaboration, long-term client relationships, and professional growth.

Join SCI and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today!

Essential Functions

• Develop and strengthen relationships with both new and existing clients.

· Identify and pursue business opportunities aligned with SCI’s service offerings and market strategy

• Develop a sales strategy focused on project acquisition and customer satisfaction.

· Attend, arrange, and lead meetings with prospective and existing clients.

· Collaborate with marketing and BD coordinators on branding, outreach, and proposal efforts

· Support RFP and RFQ pursuits, including federal and public-sector opportunities

· Maintain a healthy and actionable business development pipeline

· Promote SCI’s engineering and consulting services across targeted markets.

Qualifications

· 8–10+ years of business development experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry

· Strong familiarity with, or established relationships in, the St. Louis and Midwest markets preferred

· Proven ability to build client relationships and generate new business opportunities

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software (preferably Deltek Vantagepoint).

· Prior experience with RFP/RFQs and responses to federal submittals.

· Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

SCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.