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Job Title: Manager of Corporate Development

Location: Flexible (Cleveland, Charlotte or Houston preferred)

Company Overview

TransTech is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure and custom-engineered equipment for diverse industries. Our expansive capacity and technical expertise enable large-scale production of complex, high-quality equipment while meeting rigorous quality and safety standards.

TransTech’s companies provide comprehensive solutions for gas and liquid processing, storage, transfer, and utilization, adhering to ASME, API, and TEMA standards to ensure reliability and precision in every project.

From individual services to full project solutions, TransTech’s teams deliver expert engineering, fabrication, construction, operations and maintenance, supporting projects nationally and internationally. We help customers achieve impactful, sustainable results with a commitment to safety, community, and environmental responsibility.

Job Summary

TransTech and its principal owner, Bridge Industries (bridgeind.com), are seeking a Manager of Corporate Development to play a key role in executing TransTech’s acquisition and growth strategy. The Manager of Corporate Development will play an important role in executing TransTech’s long-term growth strategy. This position sits at the center of evaluating and executing acquisitions that expand the company’s capabilities, strengthen its market position, and drive long-term value creation. The individual in this role will work directly with senior leadership to identify opportunities, analyze potential investments, and help guide strategic decisions that influence the company’s future direction.
The Manager of Corporate Development will lead deal execution, including financial analysis, diligence, negotiation, structuring and closing. This person will also help build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition targets, and support leadership in evaluating strategic opportunities. This individual will work closely with the VP of Corporate Development & Strategy, the CFO, the CEO, and other senior leaders to analyze opportunities, coordinate diligence efforts, and strengthen the company’s internal M&A capabilities.
While this role focuses primarily on acquisition evaluation and execution, the Manager of Corporate Development will also work closely with the teams responsible for post-acquisition integration and transition planning to ensure diligence insights are effectively communicated and acquisitions are positioned for successful integration. The most successful candidate will combine strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across finance, operations, and business leadership teams.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Play a leading role in the execution of TransTech’s acquisition strategy from initial evaluation through closing, including participation in structuring, negotiations, and coordination with internal teams and external advisors.
• Evaluate potential acquisitions through detailed financial analysis including valuation, return metrics, and scenario modeling.
• Develop and maintain valuation metrics, industry research, and competitive market intelligence to support broader corporate strategy, leadership decisions and capital allocation.
• Manage cross-functional diligence timelines and processes across finance, operations, HR, legal, and external advisors to ensure efficient and thorough evaluation of potential acquisitions.
• Lead the preparation of investment memoranda, presentations, and analysis used by senior leadership and the Board of Directors to evaluate strategic opportunities.
• Help strengthen TransTech’s internal M&A capabilities by developing standardized diligence templates, tools, and processes that improve the efficiency and quality of deal execution.
• Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of acquisition opportunities, including identifying and tracking priority targets across TransTech’s business units.
• Support outreach and relationship development with potential acquisition targets, intermediaries, and industry advisors.
• Support Bridge Industries in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities by helping screen potential investments and conduct initial financial and strategic analysis.

Competencies

• Strong business judgment and ability to assess strategic fit and long-term value creation opportunities.
• Self-starter with strong ownership mentality and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience working with virtual data rooms and managing diligence documentation.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Phenomenal attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 3–7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or other M&A-oriented finance roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.

Salary is commensurate with Education and Experience.

Benefits Designed to Work for You:

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
• Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
• Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days

Time Off
We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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