Texas Business Development Leader (Houston)

Join Us:Drive Opportunity as a Texas Business Development Leader — Support Sustainable Systems and Trusted Utility PartnershipsAre you a technically knowledgeable and market‑savvy business development leader who excels at engaging utilities, municipalities, and public agencies on complex water and land development infrastructure needs? Do you bring a strategic mindset and the ability to position integrated water and land solutions that support regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and long‑term system resiliency?CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Texas Business Development Leader to lead strategic growth and expand our market presence across Texas. In this senior‑level role, you will help expand CHA’s presence across land development, water, wastewater, and stormwater markets by building trusted client relationships, shaping pursuits, and positioning multidisciplinary teams to deliver critical infrastructure programs that safeguard public health and the environment.What You'll Do:Lead strategic growth efforts across the Water market, strengthening CHA’s visibility and competitive position across utilities and public sectorsDevelop and execute targeted sales strategies aligned with organizational business goals and water market prioritiesIdentify, pursue, and cultivate new business opportunities across utilities, land development, municipalities, regional authorities, and water‑focused public agenciesManage client database (CRM), generate leads, and follow up to maintain a strong and sustainable opportunity pipelineDevelop compelling content for proposals, conferences, social media, and water-focused marketing initiativesRepresent CHA at water industry conferences and events, building lasting relationships with utility leaders, executives, and technical decision-makersCollaborate with CHA leadership teams to support proposal development and strategic pursuit decisionsProvide market updates, sales forecasts, and strategic insights to senior leadership to inform growth planningWhat You Bring:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience requiredMinimum of 10 years of experience in project management, technical leadership, and business development with proven success as a leader requiredTechnically astute with the ability to position teams and pursuits for strong technical execution, financial performance, and sustained client satisfactionDemonstrated ability to develop and sustain long‑term client relationshipsExceptional communication skills—persuasive, engaging, and effective across all audiencesStrong analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to identify market trends and growth opportunitiesAbility to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and balance multiple prioritiesCommitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and advancing CHA’s visionAbility to inspire, motivate, and build relationships across the company, including with C-suite executives, procurement teams, and engineering leadersProfessional technical licensure or equivalent professional experience preferred Why You'll Love It Here:Play a key role in advancing land development, water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that protect public health and support sustainable infrastructureCollaborate with multidisciplinary experts delivering planning, design, construction, and compliance services across the full water lifecycleInfluence pursuits and programs that help communities manage aging systems, address regulatory challenges, and build long‑term resiliencyCurious about the impactful work our Water team is delivering? Learn more about CHA’s comprehensive water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/.Salary Range:$150,000 - $200,000Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. Culture/EEO Statement:At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-VF1 #LI-RemoteJob SummaryJob ID: 7657# Positions: 1Category: Water/Wastewater