Engineering Business Development Manager

About the Role:

Join TAI, as our Business Development Manager in Northern Virginia. You will serve as the strategic engine driving our expansion within the high-stakes Government, Mission Critical, and Science & Tech sectors. This role is central to our mission, tasking you with identifying and securing large-scale engineering facility design opportunities by connecting our integrated technical expertise with the region's most innovative developers and defense partners. You will navigate the full project lifecycle; from monitoring capital investment plans to leading collaborative pursuit strategies, acting as a vital bridge between TAI's multi-disciplinary capabilities and the complex infrastructure needs of our clients.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services - combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here's a glimpse into your day to day:

• Research, identify, qualify, track, and secure facility design and engineering opportunities across targeted market sectors; including defense contractors, data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, and pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences facilities.

• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective facility design projects by monitoring market activity, capital programs, and client investment plans.

• Engage with owners, developers, architects, contractors, and other strategic partners to position the firm for upcoming design and engineering opportunities.

• Lead or support pursuit activities, including opportunity tracking, capture planning, proposal coordination, and client presentations, to successfully win new work.

• Maintain accurate opportunity data within CRM and pursuit tracking systems to support forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making

• Foster existing relationships and establish new business partnerships with prospective clients in the capital region.

• Coordinate and participate in conventions, conferences, and trade shows.

• Create and monitor documented sales processes for various projects and sales opportunities.

• Lead and/or support proposal development by assisting with scope development, cost estimating and execution plan coordination.

• Communicate client needs throughout all project lifecycle phases.

• Provide input on organization branding materials, media content, and supplemental proposal information (bios, project references, project profiles)

• Coordinate marketing needs with TAI's marketing team.

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of technical sales preferably within the A/E/C industry.

• Proven record of success in Business-to-Business sales.

• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet/exceed set goals.

• Highly self-motivated and driven to business growth and revenue goals.

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, design, and construction practices, or possesses the ability to learn high-level technical concepts.

• Possess knowledge of generally accepted business practices and commercial concepts.

• Ability to independently discuss relevant technical concepts with clients.

• Effectively works with individuals at various levels of an organization, of diverse backgrounds in site or office settings.

• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients and partners.

• Persistent, persuasive with excellent communication and listening skills.

• Willing to travel locally up to 50% of the time.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!

• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.

• The ability to balance your work and family activities.

• Flexible work schedule

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.

• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at

TAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.