Senior Business Development Associate
Company: CKL Engineers, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Senior Business Development
Associate – Construction Are you a seasoned business development
professional looking to drive growth in the transportation and
infrastructure industry? CKL Engineers, LLC is seeking a Senior
Business Development Associate to lead strategic pursuits, build
relationships and secure new opportunities for our expanding firm.
What You’ll Bring We’re looking for a strategic business
development leader with deep industry connections and a proven
track record of securing major contracts in the transportation and
infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate has 15-20 years of
on-site experience, and is a proactive, skilled strategist who
understands procurement processes and public-sector partnerships.
What You’ll Do As Senior Business Development Associate, you will
drive CKL’s growth through relationship-building, opportunity
identification and strategic pursuit management. Responsibilities
will include: Lead Business Development Strategy Develop and
maintain a robust pipeline of transportation and infrastructure
projects. Identify, pursue and capture new business opportunities
in public and private sectors. Lead the Go/No-Go process and
develop strategic capture plans for key pursuits. Build and
Maintain Industry Relationships Cultivate relationships with state
DOTs, transit agencies, municipalities, contractors, and
engineering firms. Engage in industry events, conferences and
professional organizations to boost CKL’s market presence. Maintain
ongoing client relationships beyond project acquisition to foster
long-term partnerships. Develop Winning Proposals In partnership
with Marketing: Lead teams in RFQ/RFP development, interview
preparation and proposal strategy. Collaborate with technical staff
to extract compelling data points to include in project approaches
and value propositions. Ensure CKL’s competitive positioning in
major infrastructure procurements. Stay Ahead of Market Trends
Monitor funding opportunities, industry trends and emerging
transportation initiatives. Provide market intelligence and
strategic insights to CKL leadership. Maintain accurate CRM data to
track pursuits, client interactions, and opportunities. Required
Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering,
Construction Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
15-20 years of experience in business development within
transportation engineering and construction. Proven understanding
of public procurement, transportation funding, and government
contracting. Ability to develop and execute successful pursuit
strategies. Exceptional communication, negotiation and
relationship-building skills. Experience leading teams in proposal
development, capture planning and client engagement. Proficiency in
CRM tools and sales tracking systems. WHO WE ARE CKL ENGINEERS, LLC
is one of the fastest growing engineering services providers in the
Midwest. Our company of engineers, construction management
professionals and material technicians work on a variety of
aviation, tolls and highway projects for multiple municipalities.
Our talented and capable engineers work with our clients to deliver
projects that are locally impactful. CKL ENGINEERS, LLC provides a
hybrid workplace environment while meeting client needs. We offer
benefits that include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
insurance, as well as a 401k and PTO – which benefits employees
both in the short and long term. THIRD PARTY ADVISORY CKL Engineers
will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment
agencies, or other staffing services. CKL will assume the rights of
any unsolicited resumes submitted to hiring managers or our
leadership team, and we will have the right to hire that candidate
without any compensation being owed to the recruiter, employment
agency, or other third party.
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