Business Development Manager-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-DOE /NNSA

Business Development Manager-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-DOE /NNSA

Location: Lenexa, KS, US Remote

Position Overview: America's nuclear security mission demands trusted builders. At Kiewit Nuclear Solutions, we are proud to support the Nuclear Security Enterprise by delivering the facilities that sustain the nuclear deterrent, strengthen national security, and protect the American people. Our work is rooted in an uncompromising nuclear safety culture, disciplined execution driving cost and schedule certainty, and a deep sense of responsibility to the missions that matter most to the nation.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Sr Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth across the DOE nuclear enterprise/NNSA markets. This role will shape market strategy, engage senior government and industry leaders, and position Kiewit to win and deliver high-consequence nuclear programs critical to America's security and long-term deterrence.

Responsibilities:

• Market Strategy Development: Lead the creation of a robust DOE/NNSA market strategy by analyzing market data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks. Shape Kiewit's path forward in the DOE/NNSA nuclear sector, including designing bidding strategies and establishing key client and partner relationships.
• Business Development Leadership: Manage a team of business development professionals, ensuring coordinated efforts across client engagement, proposal generation, and partnership development.
• Client & Partner Engagement: Serve as the key point of contact for client decision-makers, OEMs, and third-party engineering partners. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Customer Relationship Management: Maintain disciplined CRM processes to ensure NNSA and federal opportunities, customer relationships, pursuit activities are accurately captured, regularly updated.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical field, with 5-10+ years of progressively complex experience in managing business development activities. A technical degree specifically related to construction management or the nuclear market is highly desirable.
• Experience: A proven track record in developing new business in the federal DOE nuclear industry, particularly with experience in significant construction work on federal nuclear facilities.
• Strategic Thinking & Vision: Ability to develop and execute strategies and secure commercial transactions within the nuclear sector, particularly in high-value and complex projects, including those involving design engineering processes and construction management for nuclear facilities.
• Relationship Development & Management: Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Leadership and Communication Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Must be adept at interfacing with cross-functional teams, management, clients, potential clients, government representatives, and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel as necessary to meet client demands and support project timelines. A flexible schedule is essential to align with project milestones and client needs.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of design engineering processes in nuclear facilities and the ability to provide strategic input to guide Kiewit's continued growth in this specialized sector.
• Citizenship: Must be a sole U.S. citizen to comply with security and regulatory requirements within the nuclear industry.
• Productivity and Deadlines: Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines without compromising quality. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to complete assignments on schedule.
• Safety and Compliance: Prioritize safety in all aspects of work. Understand and follow both oral and written instructions, including safety protocols, equipment handling, and company policies. Adhere to all safety standards to ensure a secure work environment.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work at different locations, with varying conditions, and the ability to adapt to the unique demands of each project. Conditions may vary, and the ability to remain flexible and focused is essential.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $182,000/yr - $191,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.