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    Prudent Engineering

    Engineering

    Business Development Manager

    Syracuse, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time8+ yrs experience$100k – $120k / yearPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    About the Firm:

    Our mission: Transforming Infrastructure with Passion and Kindness.

    We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design. Condition and safety inspection. Civil and site engineering support. Construction inspection and administration. Survey and mapping and hydrographic services.

    Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    What you’ll be able to do:

    We are seeking a Business Development Manager to lead and grow our transportation and infrastructure business across New York State, with a primary focus on NYSDOT and the New York State Thruway Authority. This senior leadership role is responsible for setting and executing the firm’s business development strategy, expanding key client relationships, and driving long-term, sustainable growth.

    The Business Development Manager will serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, oversee major pursuits, and play a critical role in positioning the firm for success within New York State’s public-sector transportation market.

    The requirements we seek:

    • Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy for New York State Transportation agencies.
    • Provide market intelligence on capital programs, funding trends, and agency priorities to inform firm-wide strategic planning.
    • Identify and evaluate new growth markets, service lines, and teaming opportunities.
    • Serve as a senior point of contact for key agency clients and strategic partners.
    • Strengthening relationships with NYSDOT, NYS Thruway Authority, and regional transportation entities.
    • Represent the firm in high-level meetings, negotiations, and industry forums.
    • Lead go/no-go decisions for major pursuits and oversee capture planning efforts.
    • Define win strategies, messaging, and positioning for complex, high-value RFQs and RFPs.
    • Guide proposal development, interview preparation, and presentation strategy for major pursuits.
    • Ensure compliance with procurement requirements and ethical standards.
    • Collaborate closely with leadership to align business development efforts with technical capabilities and staffing plans.
    • Mentor and guide business development and marketing staff.
    • Establish and track key performance metrics, including pipeline development, hit rates, and revenue growth.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
    • 8+ years of experience in business development, client leadership, or strategic growth within the engineering or infrastructure consulting industry.
    • Proven experience leading pursuits and building relationships with Local Government Transportation agencies.
    • Understanding of New York State public-sector procurement and contracting processes.
    • Demonstrate ability to influence at the executive and agency decision-maker level.
    • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license or technical background in civil or transportation engineering.
    • Established network within NYSDOT, NYS Thruway Authority or regional transportation agencies.
    • Experience shaping firmwide growth strategies and managing teams.
    • Involvement in professional organizations (ACEC, ASCE, WTS, etc.).

    What we offer:

    • Annual salary of $100,000 - $120,000
    • Medical, dental, vision.
    • 401K with company match.
    • PTO plus paid holidays.
    • Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.

    *Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Prudent Engineering

    Prudent Engineering, LLP is a multi-disciplinary firm providing quality, cost-effective engineering design, survey, and inspection services for clients across New York and Pennsylvania. With an experienced team of engineers, surveyors, inspectors, designers, CADD specialists, and professional support staff, our team guides clients through each phase of project development. When collaborating with Prudent on a design, land survey, hydrographic, or construction inspection project, clients can be confident that they are receiving professional services from a company that: Has been providing professional engineering services since 1992; Has earned the trust and respect of many clients and agencies; Believes in fostering the personal and professional growth of its staff; Maintains a team of highly trained, educated, and experienced employees with strong      work ethics; Has managed projects ranging in value from $200K to $134M; Continues to maintain a strong geographic presence across New York and Pennsylvania; and, Is a registered DBE/MBE firm in New York and Pennsylvania and a registered MBE in New York City. Prudent acknowledges the importance of equipping staff with the requisite training and professional accreditation needed to successfully complete job assignments. All field personnel have received extensive training and certification in safety procedures, access equipment operation, Work Zone Traffic Control, and fall protection, and are thus thoroughly prepared to complete projects safely and efficiently. In addition, Prudent’s team of bridge inspectors is certified and trained in the latest rating and reporting software and is experienced using technologies that provide the most accurate results.

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    Industry
    Engineering
    Founded
    1992
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    25

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