Regional Business Development Director - Degenkolb Engineers

Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

If you are interested in joining our team and do not see your desired position on our "Job Openings" page, please send an email with a targeted cover letter expressing interest to: humanresources@degenkolb.com

Culture: Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, taking pride in ownership, and respect for our personal lives. We listen to each other and value feedback from all perspectives, and we believe these traits have helped to create a great place to thrive. We offer opportunities for leadership, mentor and diversity programs, a comprehensive benefits package, and a pay scale at or above the 75th market percentile.

To learn more about the company culture, please visit our website using the link below:

https://degenkolb.com/culture/

Position Description: Degenkolb Engineers is seeking a Business Development professional to work with our Northern California team. We are at the forefront of the industry and dedicated to our clients’ needs, looking to showcase our expertise and commitment. We desire a team member to join in efforts to market our structural engineering services in existing and growth vertical markets, with primary focus in Education and Science & Technology Practice Areas. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule with anticipated time in San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento. 

Ideal Candidate: If you thrive in a relationship-driven environment and seek the opportunity to impact the direction and growth of our Practice Areas and project managers, this may be the role for you!

Compensation: The pay rate for this position generally ranges between $150,000 and $175,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and life insurance, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, a generous paid time off program and company holidays, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, and financial support for professional activities.

Job Summary: Contribute to the successful operations of the Northern California region through thoughtful, strategic advising and partnership with firm leaders. Primary areas of responsibility include client development, lead generation, Business Development coaching, and Marketing/Business Development team integration.

This position is right for you if you have:

• A commitment to managing and expanding your network with architects, general contractors and owner’s reps.
• Demonstrated “big picture” outlook for strategy and ability to provide actionable advice for the execution of business development plans.
• Success working with professional teams to manage new service development, including launching campaigns for new business lines.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage the efforts of changing teams of diverse and creative employees.
• Effective written communication skills including application and refinement of firm lexicon across proposals, PR, website, and other written communications.
• Strong verbal communication skills. Willing and able to be the initial contact in business development pursuits.
• Cooperative planning of effective, branded marketing communications across platforms with internal marketing team and outside media, marketing, and PR groups.
• Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
  
  

Application Process: Click Apply Now button and please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter (either as a merged PDF with your resume or uploaded as a separate document) describing the alignment of your background with this position.

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.