Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Transportation Business Development Lead

Account ExecutiveUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeHuntsville, AL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong emphasis on transportation and roadway infrastructure.
A proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and project capture.
An established network of contacts in the Huntsville and North Alabama engineering and infrastructure market.
A strong understanding of public-sector procurement processes, including requests for qualifications and requests for proposals.
The ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The ability to travel locally for client meetings, site visits, and industry events.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for business development efforts in the Huntsville and North Alabama market.
Lead strategic growth initiatives focused on roadway, transportation, and public infrastructure projects.
Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities through existing and new client relationships.
Develop and maintain strong connections with local municipalities, the Alabama Department of Transportation, contractors, and industry partners.
Track upcoming projects, requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, and market trends to position the firm competitively.
Lead go/no-go decisions, proposal strategy, and interview preparation.
Collaborate with technical teams to develop scopes of work, staffing plans, and fee proposals.
Support project kickoff and transition to delivery teams, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
Maintain and grow key client relationships through regular communication and engagement.
Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and local networking functions.
Partner with internal leadership to align business development goals with company strategy.
Assist in hiring and building a local team to support growth in the Huntsville region.

We’re looking for a strategic, relationship-driven leader to expand our presence in the North Alabama market, with a focus on roadway and transportation infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for someone with deep industry connections who can identify opportunities, build client relationships, and help secure and shape impactful civil engineering projects.

At the core of our vision is a commitment to engaged professionals. We foster a dynamic work environment that challenges and inspires, fueling our employees' passion and motivation to achieve excellence every day.

$10K Sign on Bonus

Serve as the primary point of contact for business development efforts in the Huntsville and North Alabama market
Lead strategic growth initiatives focused on roadway, transportation, and public infrastructure projects
Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities through existing and new client relationships
Develop and maintain strong connections with local municipalities, Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), contractors, and industry partners
Track upcoming projects, RFQs/RFPs, and market trends to position the firm competitively
Lead go/no-go decisions, proposal strategy, and interview preparation
Collaborate with technical teams to develop scopes of work, staffing plans, and fee proposals
Support project kickoff and transition to delivery teams, ensuring alignment with client expectations
Maintain and grow key client relationships through regular communication and engagement
Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and local networking functions
Partner with internal leadership to align business development goals with company strategy
Assist in hiring and building a local team to support growth in the Huntsville region

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong emphasis on transportation/roadway infrastructure
Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and project capture
Established network of contacts in the Huntsville/North Alabama engineering and infrastructure market
Strong understanding of public-sector procurement processes, including RFQs/RFPs
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to identify opportunities and convert leads into awarded projects
Self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong organizational and leadership abilities
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ability to travel locally for client meetings, site visits, and industry events

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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