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Senior Portfolio Manager- Business Development Manager

Amplify Recruiting by Sales Xceleration®
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
Senior Portfolio Manager (Business Development Manager)

📍 Chicago, IL (or Pittsburgh, PA) | Relocation Assistance Available | Hybrid

Are you a strategic thinker, relationship builder, and results-driven leader? Do you thrive in high-impact environments managing multimillion-dollar projects while shaping the future of client partnerships? If so, this role is for you.

As a Senior Portfolio Manager, you’ll take the lead on high-value engineering projects ($1MM project fees) and serve as the trusted advisor to clients across the chemical, metals, construction, and industrial markets. You’ll be at the intersection of business development and project leadership—driving growth, managing execution, and ensuring excellence every step of the way.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and grow client relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted partner.
  • Lead project execution—scope, schedule, budget, and risk management for large-scale industrial projects.
  • Drive business growth by supporting new opportunities, developing proposals, and negotiating contracts.
  • Manage project financials, pricing strategies, and profitability.
  • Deliver results by optimizing performance, mitigating risks, and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Lead teams to deliver innovation, safety, and efficiency.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 5 years of business development experience in professional or consultative services.
  • Strong client relationship management skills with a proven ability to build long-term partnerships.
  • Knowledge of safety, compliance, contracts, and liability management.
  • Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Compensation & Benefits

💰 $140K – $200K base salary 20–30% bonus (flexible for top talent)

🌍 Relocation assistance available

🖥 Hybrid work model (2–3 days onsite with clients and project teams)

📈 Career growth & leadership development opportunities

🩺 Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and travel insurance

💡 401(k) with employer contribution

🎓 Tuition assistance & paid certifications

🏖 Generous PTO & company holidays

🤝 Employee Assistance Program

Why Join?

This is your chance to step into a high-visibility leadership role with the autonomy to drive client success, business growth, and project excellence. You’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values expertise, leadership, and continuous learning.

🚀 Ready to make an impact? Apply today and take your career to the next level.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran's status.

Applicants with a disability or a disabled veteran may request a reasonable accommodation if he/she is unable or limited in his/her ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our website as a result of his/her disability. The applicant may request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at 317-661-1740.

Salary : $140,000 - $200,000

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