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Stantec · 1 month ago

Business Development Leader

Stantec is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering impactful water projects that improve community health and sustainability. They are seeking a Business Development Leader to grow their water business in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area, responsible for leading key client relationships and strategic initiatives.

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Responsibilities

You lead and participate in pursuits and campaigns for major business opportunities; engage directly in relationship development, positioning, win strategies and teaming
Grow Stantec’s water business in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area with the support of the Regional Growth Leader and other regional and local leadership
Manage key client relationships and target key clients and pursuits including large water and wastewater programs with a focus on the Twin Cities area
Identify important industry trends and develop strategies at the regional level to keep Stantec at the forefront of the market
Lead and support the business in decision-making such as strategic direction, goal setting, identifying clients, market challenges and opportunities
Engage our clients in meaningful discussions about their critical issues and translate those discussions into opportunities to deliver solutions
Prepare and maintain successful client account management plans that reflect the above
Enhance Stantec’s brand presence and reputation in the industry through active participation in professional associations/committees
Collaborate with Stantec’s other business lines including community development, transportation and environmental services to leverage relationships and resources to grow Stantec business

Qualification

Business DevelopmentWater Projects ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementLicensed Professional EngineerMarket KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or equivalent required
Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in business development in the public and municipal market associated with the planning, design and/or construction of water and wastewater projects
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders
Geographically based in Minneapolis / Saint Paul area, or willingness to relocate

Preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Familiarity with Minneapolis / Saint Paul water and wastewater market and projects is preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave

Company

Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$809.3M
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M

Leadership Team

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Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
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Dave Flynn
Senior Vice President, Health, Safety, Security & Environment
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