Valdes is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions. The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality.

Valdes is guided by our purpose statement: We are talented people who thrive and achieve extraordinary results for our customers.

Our core values reflect who we are, how we perform and what we aspire to:

Integrity Critical Thinking Excellence Teamwork Passion

Valdes proudly executes all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients. We are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and hold the following certifications:

National Minority Supplier Development Council - MBE Certification

Illinois Department of Central Management Services - BEP Certification

City of Chicago - MBE Certification

California Public Utilities Commission, The Supplier Clearinghouse - MBE Certification

Responsibilities

Spearhead the Company’s continued growth in the Process Industries for new client outreach and relationships
Partner with Project Management and Client Managers to coordinate business development strategies with new and current Process Industries clients
Work with the Marketing Department to develop and design marketing materials that support sales
Identify and develop relationships with clients, associations, and business networks for outreach and potential new opportunities
Assist Legal and Accounting with evaluating contracts evaluating profitability and risk assessment
Communicate the Company vision, which generates enthusiasm and commitment from formal and informal subordinates

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline of engineering required, Chemical Engineering degree preferred
PMP and/or PE license preferred
10+ years of experience of progressive sales or business development experience in the petrochemical, energy, or heavy industrial sector required
Must be able to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship

People Skills:
Personable and able to work easily with others at all levels
Extroverted and outgoing personality, able to initiate and follow through on assignments with limited coaching
Strong tendency to read and respond to body language and verbal cues
Tenacious and has the creativity and determination to continue with even the most difficult assignments
Ability to listen and understand client needs and able to replay that to Operations

Organizational Skills:
Tenacious and eager to grow clientele base and able to organize and communicate a business plan
Must be well organized and able to prioritize work
Ability to set and track goals
Ability to multi-task and work on more than one project and pursuit at a time
Able to commit to and meet project deadlines, and driven to provide outstanding service to both external and internal customers
Takes ownership of work throughout project completion

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

EEO/AAE

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