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Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Onsite
Job Description:
General Summary:
The Business Development Executive role is responsible for developing and leading growth strategies for the Operations + Systems Engineering group, including business development planning, client relationship management, lead generation and pursuit management, as well as selected executive level project oversight.
This position requires a deep understanding of the industrial/manufacturing design-through-implementation value stream and requires the ability to represent Ghafari’s value proposition via our service offerings. Ideally, this person understands the design through delivery of phases of simple and complex projects, such as those found in today’s most productive and efficient industries and businesses.
Essential Job Functions:
Strategic Leadership
Client Relationship Management
Program Oversight
Financial Management
Proposal Development
Contract Negotiation
Market Insights
Other Responsibilities
Skills and Attributes:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
About Us
At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.
Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.
We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.
Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.
Pay Transparency
Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Accommodation
Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position, you may also apply for positions in the following ways:
If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.
