Director of Business Development - Architecture (AEC)

Director of Business Development, Architecture Kansas City, MO

This architecture firm in Kansas City, Missouri is hiring a Director of Business Development to lead client acquisition and growth strategy across its project pursuits. The role partners closely with firm leadership to expand the firm's presence in the Kansas City AEC market and beyond. The Director of Business Development drives business development strategy in alignment with the firm's growth goals, identifying, pursuing, and securing new clients and project opportunities. This person builds and maintains relationships with owners, developers, public agencies, and industry partners, and leads and supports pursuits, RFQs, RFPs, interviews, and presentations from early positioning through final selection. Working closely with principals, studio leaders, and the marketing team, the Director positions the firm competitively in a crowded market, represents the firm at industry events and within the Kansas City AEC community, and tracks pipeline activity to report on business development performance and forecasting. Required