Overview The Regional Business Development Leader role involves strategic planning, marketing, and business development in the Southeast Texas region (Greater Houston area). Key responsibilities include contributing region-specific insights to market analysis, developing regional strategies aligned with operational plans, leading coordination meetings, and facilitating key hires. Additionally, the role entails managing client information, developing marketing campaigns, representing the company at events, and ensuring client satisfaction on ongoing projects. This is a full-time position paid bi-weekly on a salary basis with competitive bonus opportunities. Life at Parkhill At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve.   Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.  Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 16 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Responsibilities • Contributes region-specific market information to Parkhill’s Market Scan to help identify growth opportunities • Facilitates the development of a regional strategy that is in alignment with the Parkhill Strategic Plan and Sector Operational Plans • Leads and facilitates coordination meetings with Regional Business Development Team (RBDT) • Coordinates with RBDT and SDs to help with key hires for the region • Works with the Marketing team to develop and implement a region-specific marketing initiative (sponsorships, org involvement, brand awareness, etc.) • Serves as primary external representative of Parkhill at major local conferences, organizations, and/or client meetings • Coordinates community and industry involvement of RBDT and other regional staff • Leads and/or supports proposal development efforts for strategic pursuits • Works with RBDT to identify target clients and opportunities in the region • Helps implement pre-positioning activities with key focus on client-facing actions • Leads Client Win Plans completed for target clients in region and supports implementation • Works with RBDT and Sector Directors to make key decisions on Go/No-Go regional opportunities Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture • Experience in business development, marketing, or client engagement within Southeast Texas (Greater Houston area), with experience in Central Texas considered an additional asset • Previous roles in leadership or management, demonstrating the ability to lead teams and drive business growth • Familiarity with the Architecture / Civil Engineering industry, including market dynamics, client needs, and competitive landscape • Ability to develop and implement business strategies that align with the company's goals • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders, and clients • Strong negotiation abilities to close deals and form strategic partnerships • Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships with internal key stakeholders and clients We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include: • Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays. • Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill. • Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, employer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses. • Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.