Sales Lead - Ground Improvement & Geotechnical Solutions

Location: Michigan (Hybrid Travel Across Region)
Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 Base Salary + Performance Incentives
On-Target Earnings: Up to $200,000+
Industry: Geotechnical Engineering / Civil Construction / Ground Improvement

About the Opportunity

LVI Associates is partnering with a leading international ground improvement contractor that delivers innovative geotechnical solutions for complex construction projects across North America. With decades of experience and a strong reputation in the transportation, industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors, this organization specializes in designing and constructing ground improvement systems that help clients build safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Due to continued growth throughout the Midwest, our client is seeking a technically minded Sales Lead to drive business development efforts across Michigan and surrounding markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a civil or geotechnical professional who enjoys client interaction, relationship building, and identifying new project opportunities while remaining closely connected to the technical aspects of engineering and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional business development strategy to grow market share throughout Michigan.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities with geotechnical consultants, structural engineers, architects, developers, contractors, and project owners.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers across the engineering and construction community.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and project discussions while confidently communicating technical ground improvement solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop project strategies and proposals.
• Manage the sales process from initial prospecting through project award.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to strengthen market presence.
• Track project opportunities and maintain an active sales pipeline.
• Support regional growth initiatives alongside senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ideally 5-8 years of experience within civil, geotechnical, foundations, ground improvement, specialty contracting, or related construction sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and construction methods.
• Ability to engage confidently with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, and owners.
• Proven business development, client-facing, or project management experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to developing new business opportunities.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Join one of the most respected names in the ground improvement and specialty geotechnical construction industry.
• Highly visible position with direct access to regional leadership.
• Combination of technical engineering discussions and commercial strategy.
• Opportunity to influence major infrastructure and development projects throughout the region.
• Strong earning potential with a competitive base salary and uncapped incentive structure.
• Clear path for long-term career growth within a growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000 - $130,000
• Performance Bonus & Incentives
• Total Earnings Potential: Up to $200,000+
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities

If you're a civil or geotechnical professional who enjoys building relationships, developing business, and solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.