McAdams

A/E/C

ClientDevelopmentManager

$85–125k ~AI est. Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Client Development Manager at McAdams. Skills: Business development strategy, Client relationship management, Revenue growth. Build and maintain relationships with clients. Generate a healthy pipeline of opportunities”

What You'll Achieve.

Contribute to metro revenue growth; Win new work

Industry & Context.

A/E/C
Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel as needed, Work in office setting, Repetitive motion, Sit for extended periods, Carry, lift, push/pull up to 30 pounds

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, business, marketing or related field, 5+ years of experience in business development or similar role in A/E/C industry, Proven track record of success driving revenue growth, Leadership role(s) in industry professional organizations

Nice to Have

Active or future roles in industry professional organizations

What You'll Do.

Build and maintain relationships with clients

Generate a healthy pipeline of opportunities

Support continued growth of the firm

Collaborate with operational

Generate qualified opportunities

Convert relationships into awarded work

Provide occasional support to nearby offices

Travel to strengthen regional relationships

Develop and implement business development strategy

Partner with local leaders to advance pursuits

Conduct market research

Support firmwide market sector efforts

and win new project opportunities

Drive pursuit strategy

Inform annual business plans

Lead local business development meetings

Coordinate participation in industry events

Support business development best practices

Conduct regular touchpoints with key clients

Monitor client feedback

Coordinate with technical teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with marketing; Work with operational teams; Work with metro leadership; Collaborate with firm leadership; Collaborate with metro leadership; Coordinate with technical teams

Communication Scope

Client meetings; Presentations; Public speaking

Full Job Description

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people. Position Overview As Client Development Manager, you will help lead business development in Charlotte by building strong client relationships, generating a healthy pipeline of opportunities, and supporting the continued growth of the firm. We are looking for a resourceful, passionate, and dedicated professional who takes initiative, works well across teams, and is motivated by helping a growth-oriented firm win new work. In this client-facing role, you will collaborate with operational, marketing, and leadership teams to actively contribute to metro revenue growth by generating qualified opportunities, advancing pursuits, and helping convert relationships into awarded work. This role will also provide occasional support to nearby offices (e.g., Asheville, Greenville, and Winston-Salem), including periodic travel to strengthen regional relationships and coordination. Key Responsibilities Relationship Development ‐ Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, industry partners, and decision-makers in Charlotte with a focus on identifying, shaping, and advancing opportunities into the active proposal pipeline. Conduct client meetings, local outreach, and presentations that position McAdams’ brand, capabilities, and differentiators in the market with the goal of identifying upcoming needs, influencing project opportunities early, and positioning McAdams for future pursuits. Represent the firm in local and regional events, associations, and networking forums with the goal of uncovering qualified leads, strengthening target account ac

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