Business Development, Associate - Energy Solutions - CMTA

Overview

CMTA, a Legence company

CMTA () is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S. with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, competitive, innovative, and energetic group of engineers and team leaders who incorporate a holistic approach towards consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose personalities lead them to excellence, and we provide exceptional opportunities for our employees.

CMTA is a national leader in high-performance, sustainable engineering design, with a long-standing commitment to innovation and client success. As part of the Legence family, we are uniquely positioned to deliver integrated energy and infrastructure solutions that help clients achieve their sustainability and operational goals.

We are currently seeking a Business Development Associate to support our growing work in our Florida market. This role will focus on developing and managing client relationships, identifying project opportunities, and supporting the engineering teams through early-phase project development.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with K-12 and public agency clients
• Partner with internal engineering and project delivery teams to develop proposals
• Support the sales process with client alignment
• Qualify and evaluate potential opportunities for alignment with CMTA’s mission and service capabilities
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, owners, and industry partners
• Stay current on trends in the Florida market to inform client strategy and internal collaboration
• Collaborate across CMTA offices and with Legence partners to leverage full platform capabilities where appropriate

• Experience with business development or client engagement in the AEC or public agency services industry
• Familiarity with public agencies including K-12 schools, local governments, state government, and higher education
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strategic thinking with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with cross-functional teams

• This role may require occasional travel to client sites, industry events, or other CMTA/Legence offices, typically around 20–30% of the time depending on project and client needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, education, finance, or related technical field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the AEC, public agency services, or education administration industry

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions across the entire building lifecycle.

With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more.

• Health & Welfare
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  Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.
• Time Off Benefits
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  Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Financial Benefits
  : 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Reasonable Accommodations

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