Senior Level Business Development Leader Jobs
Senior level business development leader jobs place experienced professionals in charge of growth strategy, revenue ownership, and the cross-functional teams that turn pipeline into results. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with 41% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like HDR, CHA Consulting, and Environmental Science Associates hiring at this level now.
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Lead Projects. Grow Client Relationships. Shape a Sustainable Future.
Are you an environmental professional who thrives on building relationships as much as solving complex environmental challenges? WSP is looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our Portland, Maine team in a true seller-doer role, where technical expertise, business development, and leadership come together.
From the vibrant coastal city of Portland, you'll work with a talented group of professionals to develop and support clients; helping them navigate environmental challenges, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals while growing a strong portfolio of work and lasting client partnerships.
What You'll Do
Drive Growth & Build Relationships
- Expand and strengthen client relationships through strategic business development and networking.
- Leverage your professional network to identify new opportunities, industry trends and clients.
- Develop proposals and win impactful environmental projects. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on environmental compliance, risk management, and regulatory trends.
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Lead Meaningful Environmental Projects
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule performance.
- Provide technical leadership in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or hydrogeology.
- Prepare and review technical reports, permitting documents, and environmental deliverables. Guide clients through local, state, and federal environmental permitting processes.
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Mentor & Inspire Teams
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and support staff.
- Mentor and develop early-career professionals. Serve as a senior technical reviewer and subject matter expert within your area of specialization.
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Make an Impact
- Help clients solve complex environmental challenges.
- Support projects that advance sustainability, resilience, and responsible development. Champion a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.
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What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
- Professional licensure or certification.
- 10+ years of environmental consulting experience.
- Proven success managing projects, developing clients, and winning work.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, and related compliance programs. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
- PMP® Certification.
- Experience supporting sustainability and resiliency initiatives.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. An established professional network and reputation within the environmental consulting industry.
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Why WSP?
At WSP, you'll join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about solving today's environmental challenges while preparing communities for tomorrow. You'll have the autonomy to grow your client portfolio, the support of a nationwide technical network, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on projects that matter.
If you're a relationship builder, technical leader, and environmental problem solver ready for your next challenge, we'd love to connect.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $88,100 - $130,800
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Lead Projects. Grow Client Relationships. Shape a Sustainable Future.
Are you an environmental professional who thrives on building relationships as much as solving complex environmental challenges? WSP is looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our Portland, Maine team in a true seller-doer role, where technical expertise, business development, and leadership come together.
From the vibrant coastal city of Portland, you'll work with a talented group of professionals to develop and support clients; helping them navigate environmental challenges, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals while growing a strong portfolio of work and lasting client partnerships.
What You'll Do
Drive Growth & Build Relationships
- Expand and strengthen client relationships through strategic business development and networking.
- Leverage your professional network to identify new opportunities, industry trends and clients.
- Develop proposals and win impactful environmental projects. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on environmental compliance, risk management, and regulatory trends.
-
Lead Meaningful Environmental Projects
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule performance.
- Provide technical leadership in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or hydrogeology.
- Prepare and review technical reports, permitting documents, and environmental deliverables. Guide clients through local, state, and federal environmental permitting processes.
-
Mentor & Inspire Teams
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and support staff.
- Mentor and develop early-career professionals. Serve as a senior technical reviewer and subject matter expert within your area of specialization.
-
Make an Impact
- Help clients solve complex environmental challenges.
- Support projects that advance sustainability, resilience, and responsible development. Champion a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.
-
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
- Professional licensure or certification.
- 10+ years of environmental consulting experience.
- Proven success managing projects, developing clients, and winning work.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, and related compliance programs. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
-
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP® Certification.
- Experience supporting sustainability and resiliency initiatives.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. An established professional network and reputation within the environmental consulting industry.
-
Why WSP?
At WSP, you'll join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about solving today's environmental challenges while preparing communities for tomorrow. You'll have the autonomy to grow your client portfolio, the support of a nationwide technical network, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on projects that matter.
If you're a relationship builder, technical leader, and environmental problem solver ready for your next challenge, we'd love to connect.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $88,100 - $130,800
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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- HDR18
- CHA Consulting4
- Environmental Science Associates3
- WSP2
- GHD1
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- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Chemicals & Materials1
Senior Level Business Development Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level business development leader job?
Senior level roles go to candidates who can demonstrate owned revenue outcomes, not just participation in deals. Employers at this level look for experience leading complex negotiations, building and managing partnerships, and coaching junior team members. A strong pipeline of executive relationships and a clear record of expanding into new markets or verticals gives candidates a meaningful edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire senior level business development leaders?
Companies hiring senior level business development leaders right now include HDR, CHA Consulting, and Environmental Science Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate among established enterprises scaling new verticals, growth-stage companies building out their commercial function, and professional services firms expanding client portfolios.
Are there remote senior level business development leader jobs?
Yes, though the mix varies by industry and company stage. About 41% of senior level business development leader openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting demand for experienced leaders who can manage relationships and drive revenue without being tied to a single office. Fully on-site roles do remain common in industries where executive relationship-building happens in person.
What makes a business development leader role senior level?
Senior level business development leader roles are defined by ownership of strategy and outcomes rather than execution of assigned tasks. These positions involve setting partnership or growth direction, managing significant deal complexity, and mentoring or leading junior business development professionals. Senior leaders are expected to operate with limited oversight, represent the organization at the executive level, and contribute directly to long-range revenue planning.
Which industries hire the most senior level business development leaders?
Senior level business development leader roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their growth models depend heavily on strategic partnerships, enterprise sales cycles, and senior leaders who can open and close complex, high-value opportunities.