Business Development Manager - SME, Data Centers & Advanced Manufacturing

Business Development Manager - SME, Data Centers & Advanced Manufacturing

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote)

Compensation: $140,000 - $190,000 / year

Description

ASC Engineered Solutions is actively seeking a Business Development Manager - Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead project pursuit strategies across high-growth segments including data centers and advanced manufacturing. This is a senior, high-impact role focused on influencing specifications, targeting billion-dollar construction opportunities, and building strong relationships with key decision-makers across owners, engineers, and top-tier contractors.

The ideal candidate is someone who has deep construction-side experience within these sectors-either as a project manager, sales leader, or engineer-and possesses hands-on knowledge of the products, systems, and workflows required to win and deliver projects in data center and advanced manufacturing environments.

How You Will Help

• Serve as ASC's internal subject matter expert (SME) on data centers and advanced manufacturing projects.

• Lead the pursuit of high-value projects ($500M-$5B+) by engaging owners, engineers, and the top contractors in each sector.

• Influence project specifications by identifying key product requirements early in the design cycle and aligning ASC's offering accordingly.

• Work closely with engineering firms to position ASC products in master and project specs.

• Open doors and provide introductions to targeted customers including:

• Data center owners/operators such as Google, META, Compass Datacenters, Equinix, and QTS.

• Advanced manufacturing leaders including Samsung, Intel, and major automotive OEMs.

• Build and maintain a real-time pipeline of data center and advanced manufacturing projects with detailed intelligence: timelines, engineers, GCs, product needs, and key decision-makers.

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years of experience in project management, business development, sales, or engineering within mechanical construction, fire protection, or mission-critical infrastructure.

• Proven experience in large-scale data center or advanced manufacturing projects (1M+ sq. ft. or $1B+ in value).

• Deep understanding of construction processes and MEP and/or Fire systems, with the ability to translate technical requirements into strategic opportunities.

• Established relationships within top-tier contractors, engineers, and owners.

• Experience with key industry players such as:

• Contractors: Bechtel, Turner, Fluor, Kiewit, Whiting-Turner, Skanska, Clark, PCL, Gilbane, Hensel Phelps, Mortenson, JE Dunn, DPR, McCarthy, Walsh Group.

• Owners/Developers: Compass, Equinix, QTS, Intel, Samsung, Meta, AWS, Microsoft.

• Strong commercial and technical acumen with a proactive approach to opportunity development.

• Familiarity with the types of products used in data center environments (e.g., grooved systems, valves, flexible connections, press fittings, etc.) and how they vary by facility type.

• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally to pursue and support major opportunities

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $190,000.00 USD annually*.

• The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this role. ASC Engineered Solutions' philosophy on compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.