What are the responsibilities and job description for the IIS Manager, Business Development position at Richard, Wayne & Roberts?
Join a fast-growing infrastructure services platform helping modernize and strengthen critical utility systems across North America. Backed by a portfolio of specialized operating companies, this organization delivers innovative solutions across transmission & distribution, infrastructure construction, asset management, and utility support services. The company continues to expand its footprint through strategic growth initiatives, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to solving complex infrastructure challenges for clients in the energy and utility sectors.
This is an opportunity to work alongside industry experts, forward-thinking leaders, and highly collaborative teams that are shaping the future of utility infrastructure. Employees are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a measurable impact in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where no two days look the same.
What You’ll Bring
You understand that exceptional client relationships are at the center of long-term success. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and can quickly adapt to changing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. You’re proactive, resourceful, and motivated to drive initiatives forward with minimal oversight.
You bring a collaborative mindset and communicate with honesty, professionalism, and respect. You’re naturally curious, solutions-oriented, and energized by opportunities to improve processes, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to meaningful growth. You value accountability, continuous learning, and working as part of a team focused on delivering outstanding results.
Position Summary
The Manager of Business Development will play a key role in driving strategic growth across a diverse portfolio of utility and infrastructure services. This individual will focus on identifying new business opportunities, expanding market presence, developing high-value client relationships, and supporting long-term revenue growth initiatives across multiple service lines.
This is a highly visible individual contributor role offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction, collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams, and contribute to major infrastructure projects that support essential utility networks and communities.
This position may be remote or hybrid depending on location.
Key Responsibilities
This is an opportunity to work alongside industry experts, forward-thinking leaders, and highly collaborative teams that are shaping the future of utility infrastructure. Employees are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a measurable impact in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where no two days look the same.
What You’ll Bring
You understand that exceptional client relationships are at the center of long-term success. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and can quickly adapt to changing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. You’re proactive, resourceful, and motivated to drive initiatives forward with minimal oversight.
You bring a collaborative mindset and communicate with honesty, professionalism, and respect. You’re naturally curious, solutions-oriented, and energized by opportunities to improve processes, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to meaningful growth. You value accountability, continuous learning, and working as part of a team focused on delivering outstanding results.
Position Summary
The Manager of Business Development will play a key role in driving strategic growth across a diverse portfolio of utility and infrastructure services. This individual will focus on identifying new business opportunities, expanding market presence, developing high-value client relationships, and supporting long-term revenue growth initiatives across multiple service lines.
This is a highly visible individual contributor role offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction, collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams, and contribute to major infrastructure projects that support essential utility networks and communities.
This position may be remote or hybrid depending on location.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic business development initiatives across multiple infrastructure and utility service lines
- Identify, qualify, and manage new business opportunities and sales pipeline activity
- Build and strengthen relationships with utilities, municipalities, EPC contractors, and key industry stakeholders
- Lead proposal development and coordinate bid submissions alongside operations and estimating teams
- Support contract negotiations while ensuring alignment with company standards and industry requirements
- Analyze market activity, industry trends, and competitive positioning to support growth strategy
- Prepare forecasts, budgets, and performance reporting for leadership teams
- Collaborate on strategic initiatives and special projects that support organizational expansion and operational excellence
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
- Background in business development within utility, infrastructure, energy, construction, or related industries
- Understanding of utility infrastructure services including transmission & distribution, asset management, and infrastructure construction
- Experience supporting complex project pursuits, client negotiations, and strategic partnerships
- Strong communication, relationship management, and analytical capabilities
- Strategic planning and market analysis
- Relationship building and client engagement
- Contract negotiation and risk management
- Financial and operational acumen
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Leadership and influence
- Be part of a rapidly growing infrastructure organization supporting essential utility modernization projects
- Work on impactful projects that directly support energy reliability and critical infrastructure development
- Collaborate with experienced industry leaders and specialized operating teams
- Join a culture that values innovation, accountability, entrepreneurial thinking, and professional growth
- Opportunity to influence business strategy and contribute to long-term organizational expansion