Director of Business Development and Marketing

Job overview

The Director of Business Development and Marketing role is onsite, with the listing based in Reno, NV; the posting also identifies offices in Sacramento, Richmond, Oakland, Anaheim, and South Lake Tahoe as possible work locations. Compensation is $150,000–$200,000 per year. Nichols Consulting Engineers works in the civil engineering and environmental space across California and Nevada. Reporting to the President and CEO, the director leads business development, client growth, market positioning, marketing, communications, and proposal strategy. The role aligns pursuits and growth priorities with firm strategy while developing client relationships and leading the teams responsible for marketing and business development.

What you'll do

• Develop annual business development plans and growth priorities
• manage market positioning, branding, website, social media, and external communications
• lead pursuit strategy, proposal development, and interview preparation
• implement AI, CRM, and digital marketing tools
• track market intelligence and opportunities
• report growth performance
• lead strategic account planning and relationship development
• coach technical staff
• oversee marketing and business development staff
• travel to offices, client sites, conferences, and business meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development director

marketing leadership

civil engineering

environmental services

aec

proposal strategy

client growth

market positioning

reno nv

california

nevada

$150k–$200k

regional travel

nichols consulting engineers

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 10–15 years of AEC business development, client development, capture strategy, and marketing leadership experience. Travel to and active participation in all offices is required, with extended stays as needed.

About the employer

NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS CHTD is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.