Business Development Manager

About CP Engineers With over 40 years of industry leadership, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and environmental engineering. Our diverse portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients—many of whom have partnered with us for decades. Remote work flexibility, competitive compensation and benefits, and a supportive culture have helped CP earn Best Places to Work in NJ awards for three years straight and have driven strong employee retention. Position Overview CP Engineers is seeking a Business Development Manager to support growth within our Commercial & Industrial Services (CIS) practice. This role is responsible for driving strategic growth and developing long‑term client relationships within the commercial and industrial markets, with a focus on life sciences, manufacturing, and industrial facilities. The position is highly visible, externally facing, combining technical engineering knowledge with consultative business development, strategic client engagement, and long‑term relationship management. The successful candidate will lead opportunities from initial client engagement through project award while serving as a strategic bridge between clients and CP Engineers' technical teams. Key Responsibilities Identify, develop, and cultivate strategic client relationships within the commercial and industrial sectors, including life sciences, manufacturing, and industrial facility markets. Conduct client meetings, site walks, and industry networking to generate new business opportunities and position CP Engineers as a trusted long‑term partner. Lead the development of project scopes and proposals from initial site walk through final submission, translating field observations and client needs into defined, accurate, and executable scopes of work. Serve as the primary client contact for assigned accounts, maintaining ongoing relationships throughout pursuit and project delivery, and identifying cross‑functional opportunities across CP Engineers' service lines. Maintain and manage a qualified pipeline of opportunities using a CRM tool, tracking pursuit status, probability, and revenue timing, and applying disciplined Go/No‑Go evaluation criteria. Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within the CIS market, and represent CP Engineers at industry events and professional organizations. Collaborate closely with service group leaders, project managers, and the Director of Sales & Marketing to align client development efforts with technical capabilities and firmwide growth strategy. Compensation $135,000‑$175,000 Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; related engineering discipline considered. PE license a plus. Experience in business development and client management within commercial and industrial markets, with demonstrated ability to work closely with technical and project delivery teams. Experience in life sciences, manufacturing, or industrial facility projects preferred. Strong understanding of MEP systems and/or engineered building systems. Familiarity with GMP environments and OSHA requirements preferred. Proven ability to develop long‑term client relationships, navigate complex pursuit cycles, and convert opportunities into successful project partnerships. Experience with CRM tools and pipeline management. Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client sites and meetings as required. Benefits Hybrid/remote work flexibility. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off. Tuition, professional license, and association fee reimbursement. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Support for employee work/life balance. Training and development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr CP Engineers