Business Development Manager - SME, Data Centers & Advanced Manufacturing

Business Development Manager Subject Matter Expert (Sme)

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 sectorseither as a project manager, sales leader, or engineerand 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 :

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.

About Asc Engineered Solutions

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence. The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers : quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers' success.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1 : Applied

Stage 2 : Review

Stage 3 : Phone Screen with Recruiting Team

Stage 4 : Hiring Manager Interview

Stage 5 : Onsite Interview

Stage 6 : Offer

Stage 7 : Hired