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Business Development Director

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2026

About the role

ABOUT US: We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy. Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether! Leading with safety is our no. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with. In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.SUMMARY:CSM Group is seeking a Business Development Director to help accelerate the growth of our Project & Program Services (PPS) division. Our PPS model allows us to deploy experienced subject matter experts and advanced technologies that might otherwise be cost-prohibitive in traditional construction delivery models. Our teams work with top-tier clients in highly technical and regulated industrial sectors, delivering sophisticated project management solutions with agility and responsiveness. This combination of scale, expertise, and adaptability positions CSM Group as a trusted partner for complex industrial capital programs, service clients with global impact. This newly created role reflects the continued expansion of PPS, which serves as a key growth engine for CSM Group’s future—both locally and nationally. You will focus on expanding market presence, developing strategic client relationships, and generating new opportunities across key industrial sectors, including pharmaceutical/life sciences, food & beverage, and advanced technology manufacturing. The Business Development Director reports to the Senior Vice President of PPS, working closely alongside the Senior Vice President of Sales & Business Development and the Marketing team to drive strategic growth initiatives.This role is national in scope and requires a highly strategic business development professional capable of identifying opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and positioning CSM Group as a trusted partner for large-scale industrial capital programs. Particular focus in this growth will be in establishing and maintaining long-term MSA assignments comprised of large teams (10 or more resources) performing a range of PPS services in project management. This would include PC/CM, Managed Services and Staff Augmentation support.It is expected that the individual in this role will bring with them a healthy and comprehensive network of existing client relationships that provide fast-tracked opportunities for CSM Group.KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Growth & Strategy
- Support annual revenue growth of approximately 15% within the PPS division.
- Build and manage a sales pipeline capable of generating 25% of the division’s gross profit.
- Develop and execute targeted growth strategies within key industrial sectors, including:
  - Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
  - Food & Beverage Manufacturing
  - Advanced Technology / Industrial Manufacturing
- Identify opportunities to expand CSM Group’s national market presence while continuing to grow key Michigan-based relationships.
- Evaluate market trends, client capital plans, and competitive positioning to identify strategic opportunities.
- Client Development & Sales Execution.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new client relationships within targeted industry sectors.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with executive-level decision makers.
- Lead project pursuits, i