Over the past seven decades, we’ve built Kiely Family of Companies to focus on customer success and design-build capabilities. We rely on a culture of teamwork, technological innovation and high ethical standards to deliver successful solutions to our customers.

Kiely Family of Companies, established in 1952 by John F. Kiely Sr., contributes to something far greater than itself, as each company’s unique capabilities enhance the others, making us greater than the sum of our parts.

ENR 400 ranked for engineering and construction, KIELY serves the needs of our customers, offering a diversified list of services, such as full-service engineering, utility construction, heavy highway, hot mix asphalt production, equipment sales and leasing, recycling services, and residential and commercial building, leasing, and maintenance.

KIELY serves a purpose much larger than any individual, project, or entity. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance. Our team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody Kiely’s core values.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Kiely Family of Companies is looking for a Business Development Manager who will be responsible for driving business growth and expanding our market presence. In this role, you will develop and execute strategies to strengthen partnerships, identify new opportunities, and position our engineering and construction services for long-term success across the utility, midstream, and industrial sectors. This role requires strong organizational and project management skills, an understanding of the industry, and the ability to collaborate across teams. This role will play a critical part in shaping the company’s long-term success through market insight, customer engagement, and business development execution.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to ensure continued satisfaction and trusted partnerships
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand service offerings within current customers
• Proactively research and engage potential new customers in target markets to drive growth
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and client meetings to represent the company and identify new business opportunities
• Track and report business development activities, including pipeline updates, outreach efforts, and market intelligence
• Monitor customer feedback and industry trends to help shape strategic business development initiatives
• Work closely with the engineering, operations, and management teams to gather necessary technical information for proposals, business development strategies, and marketing efforts

Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in business development, engineering, operations or related role within the utility, pipeline or infrastructure industry
• Ability to travel up to 30%, primarily within the Mid-Atlantic, for client meetings, conferences, and industry events
• Proven success in growing existing customer accounts and securing new business opportunities
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable presenting to clients and representing the company at external events
• Effective oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and critical thinking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

The Kiely Family of Companies is a growing and dynamic company actively seeking applications and resumes from exceptional candidates. Whether you come equipped with years of experience in the underground utility field—or you’re ready to work hard and get there—we want to hear from you.