Business Development Manager - Forensics

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future.

We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Forensic practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics.

We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues.

The Role

We have an immediate opportunity for a Business Development Manager who will thrive in our one-firm firm culture. You will be involved in strategic planning, client relationship management, and business strategy development, allowing you to make significant contributions to our firm’s success.

As a proactive, authentic, curious, and empathetic individual, you will have the chance to work collaboratively with colleagues across our different practices, breaking down silos and embracing an outward-facing role.

You will engage directly with clients, including Insurance professionals, Owners, Contractors, and Attorneys, making a significant impact in these interactions, with the goal of growing our firm's revenue.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be instrumental in our goal of doubling our forensics practice revenue in Texas in the next five years by meeting and exceeding sales targets.

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while helping shape the future of our firm.

Responsibilities

Develop and participate in internal business development meeting agendas and action items.

Coordinate Thornton Tomasetti representation at key client and sponsorship events.

Monitor procurement sites (e.g., GovWin, PlanetBids, municipalities, universities) and conduct research and monitor leads across all Thornton Tomasetti market sectors.

Track competitor activity by monitoring websites, collateral presentations, trade journals, industry awards, and design trends and report new business and prospect reports to management.

Oversee and develop Salesforce opportunity pipeline and accuracy of client records and contacts by working with administrative and technical staff.

Build relationships with clients and consultants to share leads and pre-position Thornton Tomasetti for future opportunities by actively participating in client-facing industry, professional, and community organization events.

Support marketing and technical staff to develop a winning strategy and identify key differentiators including the development of client presentations.

Assist technical leaders to develop an annual business development plan for securing clients and projects.

Facilitate debriefs for project wins and losses.

Coordinate appropriate technical representation at client meetings.

Requirements

Experience Level : 5-10 years of working experience in the AEC industry (architectural, engineering, and construction).

Experience developing client relationships within the insurance community.

A client base of top-tier local Attorneys, Insurance professionals, Owners, and Contractors.

A bachelor’s degree in business management or engineering preferred.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare

Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit (where available)

401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and / or qualified student loan repayments

Fitness Reimbursement

And other various wellness, diversity / inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

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