Business Development Director Oil & Gas at Woolpert

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

247400.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Client Engagement, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Consultative Sales, Negotiation, Communication, Presentation Skills, Financial Models, Data Analytics, Geospatial Applications, Utility Operations, Lidar, Imagery, GIS, BIM/CAD

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring a Business Development Director to lead growth in Woolpert’s Geospatial Utilities Market, focusing on the oil & gas and pipeline sectors. This role combines business development, client engagement, and team leadership to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions. As a trusted advisor, you will expand Woolpert’s network across energy markets, strengthen existing relationships, and guide project teams in delivering high-value geospatial solutions. This position offers the opportunity to shape industry strategy and influence how utilities leverage technology to solve critical infrastructure challenges. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What You Will Do: Develop and implement growth strategies (in collaboration with internal teams), participate in business meetings, and continually evaluate existing operating procedures to increase margin and revenue. Manage contract development and the negotiations process with new and existing large, complex clients. Understand financial models and data analytics to assess areas of growth and development of opportunities. Assist with budget development and provide support for new/existing growth initiatives. Responsible for proactive client management, client growth and retention, and opportunity development in collaboration with internal teams. Be a champion for growth with field personnel and through participation/leadership with technical teams and any subsequent projects. Actively assessing and developing new growth opportunities through expansions to new clients, markets, acquisitions, and new solution offerings. Maintain professional working relationships with clients. Coordinate with other Woolpert employees to share best practices. Demonstrated excellence in leading cross-functional teams including project managers, technical leaders, and support staff. Be a team player, both internally and externally. Share best practices and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Support recruitment of key talent to strengthen Woolpert’s utilities team. What You Will Bring: Experience: 7+ years in management consulting or professional services within the energy market, with proven success in business development and client leadership. Industry Network: Established relationships with oil & gas exploration and production and pipeline companies. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, geospatial sciences, or related field required. Equivalent experience considered. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of utility operations and geospatial applications; prior exposure to lidar, imagery, GIS, BIM/CAD is a plus. Skills: Strategic thinking and consultative sales expertise. Ability to negotiate complex agreements and mitigate risk. Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools. Why Join Woolpert? Work with a recognized leader in geospatial innovation. Influence the future of energy through technology-driven solutions. Collaborate with a passionate team committed to client success and industry leadership. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates with a passion for technology and client success to apply. Benefits You Will Love Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including: Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate). Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm. Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team. Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries. Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases. Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more! Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay Range $147,500—$247,400 USD Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/ Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com. If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com. To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Director will lead growth in Woolpert’s Geospatial Utilities Market, focusing on the oil & gas and pipeline sectors. This includes developing growth strategies, managing client relationships, and guiding project teams to deliver high-value geospatial solutions.