Business Development Project Manager at VAA in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects for a range of markets, including corporate, retail, hospitality and government. We also develop bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution.

We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide - and beyond - to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.

VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.

Business Development Project Manager

Job Summary: The Business Development Project Manager will support our buildings market partner in growing client relationships and securing new business. This position will play a key role in coordinating business development efforts, managing client interactions, and supporting the entire business development cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the buildings business development partner in preparing proposals, presentations, and other business development documents; manage and update CRM systems to ensure accurate client information and follow-up activities.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating follow-up communications.
• Research, understand and convey client needs for project success.
• Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients.
• Conduct research to identify potential clients, assess market trends, and gather information on competitors to support strategic planning.
• Maintain client databases, manage reports, and ensure all documentation is up-to-date and organized.
• Work closely with engineering and project teams to gather information for presentations, and proposals.
• Track assigned project workflow.
• Perform general administrative tasks related to business development operations, including managing schedules, travel arrangements, and coordinating team activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred.
  • Experience: 1-2 years of project management, business development support, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
  • Knowledge of engineering or consulting services is a plus.
  • This role requires a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with our technical and business development teams.

Why VAA? Everything below here is for all sectors/positions - you will need to add appropriate title/s.

VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

As a VAA employee, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving you the opportunity to succeed - to take ownership of complex projects and see them through - while continually developing your talents to your full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing
• Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program... even pet insurance.

• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022)

A culture of community

It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.

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VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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