Business Development Manager

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Under the supervision of the Regional Director of Business Development, the Business Development Manager will focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to drive growth opportunities for UES across the East Area, specifically in Kentucky and Ohio. This role will play a key part in expanding market presence, supporting regional business objectives, and identifying new project opportunities. Specific tasks and assignments for this position are outlined below.

• Drive company growth by proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities within targeted markets across Kentucky and Ohio. Focus areas include transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, institutional, and commercial development sectors, partnering with public and private clients such as government agencies, private companies, consulting firms, and contractors.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain strong internal (UES teams) and external (clients, vendors, consultants) relationships to support regional business development goals.
• Engage with existing and prospective clients to identify future project opportunities and evaluate potential new service offerings aligned with UES capabilities.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and technical teams to support the development of proposals, presentations, and other client-facing materials for prospective projects.
• Provide ongoing market intelligence and constructive feedback to project managers and operational leaders to align services with client needs and market demands.
• Partner closely with the corporate marketing team to develop marketing materials, sales tools, and strategies that support successful business development efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Regional Director of Business Development to support strategic initiatives and regional growth targets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or 4+ years of business development experience. Expertise / training in Engineering, Geology, Construction Management or related field is a plus.
• At least 4+ years of responsible experience in business development. Experience working in the engineering and construction trades is a plus.

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here