Business Development Liaison

Job overview

The Business Development Liaison works in a hybrid arrangement in Birmingham, AL, with standard business hours and flexibility for evening meetings and critical events. Compensation is not specified. The role is part of Central Alabama Water’s Critical Operations Support department and supports regional economic expansion through the utility’s water capacity and quality. The liaison builds relationships with economic development organizations, utilities, municipalities, and prospective major customers to attract water-intensive businesses. The role also manages customer contract lifecycles and coordinates internal capacity, quality, resilience, and financial planning to support long-term service commitments.

What you'll do

• Partner with economic development organizations, site selectors, and municipal leaders to market water capacity, reliability, and quality
• coordinate with planning boards, chambers, emergency planning groups, and peer utilities
• manage critical-customer contracts from negotiation through execution
• work with internal teams on flow-rate and water-quality requirements
• integrate emergency preparedness and continuity provisions into service agreements
• maintain demand, revenue, and capital-expansion projections
• stay informed on utility and water technology developments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development liaison

birmingham al

central alabama water

hybrid

critical operations support

economic development

utility partnerships

water capacity

water quality

key account management

contract lifecycle

24/7 on-call

regional site attraction

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid work with office presence, executive presentations, and extensive field travel; 24/7 on-call availability as required; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least eight years of relevant progressive experience; valid driver’s license required.

About the employer

Central Alabama Water CAW is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of General Economic Programs. Sector: 92.