Russell Co. · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, Business Development - Mission Critical - Midwest
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expRussell Co. is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. The Vice President of Mission Critical Business Development is responsible for driving new business opportunities, cultivating long-term client relationships, and ensuring alignment between business development, preconstruction, and operations teams in the mission critical sector.
Civil EngineeringCommercialConstructionProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Identify and pursue mission critical project opportunities through proactive networking, industry engagement & strategic partnerships
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads aligned with company growth objectives
Define and articulate the company’s mission critical capabilities and differentiators
Collaborate with marketing and strategy teams to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and thought leadership content
Build and nurture relationships with key clients to secure repeat business and expand market share
Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic accounts, ensuring exceptional client experience and satisfaction
Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to ensure seamless project delivery and alignment with client expectations
Provide market intelligence and feedback to inform pricing strategies, resource planning, and operational readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in business development within mission critical sector
Proven track record of securing large-scale projects and managing strategic accounts
Strong understanding of construction processes, preconstruction planning, and operational execution for data centers
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Company
Russell Co.
Russell was founded in 1983 and has grown into a nationally ranked professional services firm providing construction and development services across the country.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Russell
CEO
Caitlin Russell
President
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