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Job Title: Director, Business Development (Civil Construction)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Salary: $135,000 – $165,000 annually (based on experience)

Perks & Benefits: Performance bonus, Comprehensive Health & Dental Coverage, Professional Development Opportunities, Free Parking, employee stock options.

Why Join Our Client? Our client is a highly respected General Contractor with operations across

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario , and they are recognized for delivering some of Canada’s most technically complex

civil and water infrastructure projects . Their portfolio spans

water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, pipelines, open park spaces, and select bridge scopes , supporting critical municipal infrastructure nationwide.

With sustained growth driven by increasing public‑sector investment, their civil group is expanding and seeking a leader who can influence opportunities early and help win impactful work. This role offers hands‑on involvement in shaping pursuit strategies, targeting the right clients, and positioning projects for success alongside executive leadership, estimating, and operations teams.

For someone who is

technically credible, relationship‑driven, and motivated by securing meaningful infrastructure projects , this position provides a rare combination of

strategic influence, national exposure, and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on essential community‑building projects across Canada .

What You’ll Do

Lead business development efforts for infrastructure projects, identifying, qualifying, and securing new opportunities aligned with district revenue targets.

Develop and execute pursuit strategies for targeted clients and projects, influencing project direction early to improve win probability.

Build and maintain solid relationships with municipal clients, consultants, industry partners, and key decision‑makers across Canada.

Collaborate with estimating, operations,



and leadership teams to position pursuits competitively and support pre‑construction efforts once projects are secured.

Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines, pursuit documentation, and client intelligence within the CRM system.

Represent the organization at industry conferences, association events, client meetings, and strategic networking functions.

Support proposal and interview efforts by contributing strategy, value propositions, fee input, differentiators, and interview preparation.

What We Are Looking For

A Civil Engineering or related background that has enabled conversations with stakeholders in the industry.

Minimum 3+ years of experience in business development, project engineering, consulting engineering, or client‑facing technical roles within civil infrastructure.

Strong technical understanding of civil infrastructure scopes including water treatment, pump stations, reservoirs, pipelines, and related works.

Proven ability to develop pursuit strategies, influence outcomes, and win work in competitive markets.

Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and presentation skills with the ability to engage at all levels.

Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and experience managing CRM systems.

Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Canada to support client engagement and market development.

To apply for this job, click on "Easy Apply" at the top of this ad, or send your resume to [email protected]. You can also call me directly for more information- (phone hidden).

Since 1951, Drake International continues to be a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing: we help people find the right role at any stage of their career—in Canada, and around the world. We work directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities, with no cost to you.

Drake International Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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📌 Director, Business Development (Civil Construction) (Edmonton)
🏢 Drake International
📍 Edmonton