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Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.
If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Business Developer & Senior Project Manager plays a hybrid role at the intersection of market strategy, client development, and project delivery. This position is responsible for identifying and advancing new business opportunities across both public- and private-sector markets, while also supporting or leading land development and urban redevelopment projects from concept through implementation.
The role is well-suited for a professional with experience working with developers, property owners, municipalities, and institutional or nonprofit clients, who can translate vision into executable projects and long-term, trusted client relationships.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development & Relationship Management
- Identify, pursue, and help secure new business opportunities related to land development, mixed-use redevelopment, urban infill, and public-private partnerships.
- Build and maintain relationships with private developers, property owners, investors, municipal staff, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutional clients.
- Support proposal development efforts for both public-sector procurements and private client pursuits, including pursuit strategy, teaming, messaging, and interviews.
- Represent the firm in professional, civic, and industry forums to cultivate visibility, strengthen market presence, and generate leads across multiple client types.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding project goals, political context, financial constraints, regulatory considerations, and community priorities.
Project Management
- Lead or support land development and redevelopment projects for public agencies, private developers, or joint public–private teams, guiding projects through entitlement, approvals, and early design coordination.
- Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client objectives, delivery expectations, and contractual commitments.
- Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects, public agencies, and community stakeholders to advance projects efficiently and collaboratively.
- Support feasibility analyses, development concepts, public realm priorities, and implementation strategies for urban, transit-oriented, mixed-use, and institutional projects.
- Navigate municipal processes, zoning and land use regulations, public approvals, capital budgeting, and stakeholder engagement for both public-sector initiatives and privately led developments.
Strategic & Cross-Sector Leadership
- Contribute to market strategy for urban development, downtown revitalization, and community-focused redevelopment initiatives.
- Translate complex civic, political, and regulatory environments into actionable strategies for clients operating across public and private contexts.
- Facilitate collaboration across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to unlock projects, align funding, and advance implementation.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff involved in planning, engagement, or development-related efforts.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Strategic thinking and market awareness
- Client development and trust-building
- Project management and coordination
- Land use and entitlement processes
- Development and Capital Finance Models
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
- Civic and political acumen
- New and expanded public- and private-sector client relationships that convert into active projects.
- Well-managed land development and redevelopment projects that move smoothly through approvals and early delivery.
- Clients who view the firm as a strategic partner, not just a technical service provider.
- Strong internal collaboration between business development, planning, and engineering teams.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Public Policy, Politics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in real estate development, land-use planning, economic development related consulting roles, working with public and/or private clients, and working with Public Private Partnerships (P3).
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.
- Strong relationship-building skills across both public and private sectors.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly with technical staff, clients, elected officials, developers, and community leaders.
- Experience working within municipal and entitlement frameworks.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Real Estate, Public Policy, or a similar discipline.
- Experience with mixed-use, transit-oriented, downtown, institutional, or redevelopment projects.
- Prior involvement in business development, proposals, or client management for public agencies and/or private development clients.
- Familiarity with development finance concepts, P3s, and funding strategies.
- Leadership experience in civic, professional, or nonprofit organizations.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
PAY RANGE:
- Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - $107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually
PAY TRANSPARENCY: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
PRIMARY LOCATION: United States | MN | Minneapolis
ORGANIZATION: BC-1938 CommDev-US North Central
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 30/04/2026 05:04:21
REQ ID: 1005681
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.
If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Business Developer & Senior Project Manager plays a hybrid role at the intersection of market strategy, client development, and project delivery. This position is responsible for identifying and advancing new business opportunities across both public- and private-sector markets, while also supporting or leading land development and urban redevelopment projects from concept through implementation.
The role is well-suited for a professional with experience working with developers, property owners, municipalities, and institutional or nonprofit clients, who can translate vision into executable projects and long-term, trusted client relationships.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development & Relationship Management
- Identify, pursue, and help secure new business opportunities related to land development, mixed-use redevelopment, urban infill, and public-private partnerships.
- Build and maintain relationships with private developers, property owners, investors, municipal staff, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutional clients.
- Support proposal development efforts for both public-sector procurements and private client pursuits, including pursuit strategy, teaming, messaging, and interviews.
- Represent the firm in professional, civic, and industry forums to cultivate visibility, strengthen market presence, and generate leads across multiple client types.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding project goals, political context, financial constraints, regulatory considerations, and community priorities.
Project Management
- Lead or support land development and redevelopment projects for public agencies, private developers, or joint public–private teams, guiding projects through entitlement, approvals, and early design coordination.
- Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client objectives, delivery expectations, and contractual commitments.
- Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects, public agencies, and community stakeholders to advance projects efficiently and collaboratively.
- Support feasibility analyses, development concepts, public realm priorities, and implementation strategies for urban, transit-oriented, mixed-use, and institutional projects.
- Navigate municipal processes, zoning and land use regulations, public approvals, capital budgeting, and stakeholder engagement for both public-sector initiatives and privately led developments.
Strategic & Cross-Sector Leadership
- Contribute to market strategy for urban development, downtown revitalization, and community-focused redevelopment initiatives.
- Translate complex civic, political, and regulatory environments into actionable strategies for clients operating across public and private contexts.
- Facilitate collaboration across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to unlock projects, align funding, and advance implementation.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff involved in planning, engagement, or development-related efforts.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Strategic thinking and market awareness
- Client development and trust-building
- Project management and coordination
- Land use and entitlement processes
- Development and Capital Finance Models
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
- Civic and political acumen
- New and expanded public- and private-sector client relationships that convert into active projects.
- Well-managed land development and redevelopment projects that move smoothly through approvals and early delivery.
- Clients who view the firm as a strategic partner, not just a technical service provider.
- Strong internal collaboration between business development, planning, and engineering teams.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Public Policy, Politics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in real estate development, land-use planning, economic development related consulting roles, working with public and/or private clients, and working with Public Private Partnerships (P3).
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.
- Strong relationship-building skills across both public and private sectors.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly with technical staff, clients, elected officials, developers, and community leaders.
- Experience working within municipal and entitlement frameworks.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Real Estate, Public Policy, or a similar discipline.
- Experience with mixed-use, transit-oriented, downtown, institutional, or redevelopment projects.
- Prior involvement in business development, proposals, or client management for public agencies and/or private development clients.
- Familiarity with development finance concepts, P3s, and funding strategies.
- Leadership experience in civic, professional, or nonprofit organizations.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
PAY RANGE:
- Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - $107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually
PAY TRANSPARENCY: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
PRIMARY LOCATION: United States | MN | Minneapolis
ORGANIZATION: BC-1938 CommDev-US North Central
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 30/04/2026 05:04:21
REQ ID: 1005681
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Developer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to your Business Developer duties. A general business degree typically qualifies, but a degree in an unrelated field can trigger an RFE. Document the connection between your coursework and your job responsibilities before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed LCAs for Business Developer roles. Employers who've sponsored similar positions before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer once filing begins.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before salary discussions so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Confirm your role maps to a recognized occupation code
Business Developer isn't always a standard SOC code. Check O*NET to find the closest match for your actual duties. The SOC code your employer selects drives the prevailing wage calculation, so an incorrect mapping can affect both your offer and your petition.
Clarify the H-1B timeline with your employer early
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start employment on October 1 after a March lottery. If your employer expects you to start sooner, discuss whether they qualify as a cap-exempt entity or whether a bridge status like OPT is available to cover the gap.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny in your offer letter
Business Developer titles attract RFEs because USCIS sometimes questions whether the role truly requires a degree. Ask your employer to describe duties in terms of analytical, strategic, and specialized business functions rather than generalist sales or relationship tasks.
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Find Business Developer JobsBusiness Developer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Business Developer roles focused on strategic partnerships, market analysis, or technical sales in fields like software, biotech, or finance are more likely to qualify than generalist sales positions with no degree requirement.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Business Developer roles before?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you can target companies that have already filed LCAs for Business Developer or closely related roles. This is more reliable than asking employers directly, since many HR teams don't know their own filing history off the top of their head.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Business Developer role with a commission-based pay structure?
Yes, but the base salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and location. Commission on top of that base is fine. USCIS and DOL require that the guaranteed wage component alone satisfies the prevailing wage, so an all-commission or heavily variable structure typically won't clear the LCA.
What happens if USCIS issues an RFE on my Business Developer H-1B petition?
An RFE isn't a denial. It means USCIS needs more evidence that the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Your employer's attorney will typically respond with your job description, your employer's hiring history for similar roles, and documentation showing that a degree in a specific field is standard for the position in your industry.
Does the SOC code my employer uses for the LCA affect my H-1B approval odds?
Yes. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier and signals to USCIS how to evaluate the specialty occupation requirement. Business Developer roles are sometimes filed under codes like Business Development Manager or Sales Manager. The O*NET profile for the selected code should closely match your actual duties, or the petition is more vulnerable to an RFE.
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