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How much do rail business development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for rail business development manager in the United States is $85,602.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rail business development manager?

A Rail Business Development Manager is a professional responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and driving growth within the rail industry. They analyze market trends, create strategies to expand the company’s market share, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver solutions tailored to clients’ rail transport needs. Their work often involves negotiating contracts, attending industry events, and ensuring that the company remains competitive in the marketplace.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a rail business development manager?

To thrive as a Rail Business Development Manager, you need strong business acumen, knowledge of the rail industry, and a proven track record in sales or business development, often supported by a degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software, project management tools, and industry-specific regulations or certifications like IRSE or ISO standards is highly beneficial. Outstanding negotiation, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for identifying growth opportunities, securing contracts, and fostering partnerships in a highly competitive and regulated sector.

How does a rail business development manager typically collaborate with engineering and operations teams to secure new contracts?

A Rail Business Development Manager works closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure that proposals and bids are both technically feasible and operationally efficient. This collaboration often involves joint meetings to discuss client requirements, assess project viability, and tailor solutions that align with the company's capabilities. By bridging the gap between customer needs and internal resources, the manager helps create compelling, realistic proposals that improve the chances of winning contracts. Regular communication and cross-departmental teamwork are essential to address potential challenges and deliver successful outcomes for both the client and the company.

What is the difference between Rail Business Development Manager vs Rail Sales Executive?

AspectRail Business Development ManagerRail Sales Executive
Primary FocusStrategic growth, partnership developmentSales targets, client acquisition
Required SkillsMarket analysis, relationship managementSales techniques, product knowledge
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, meetings with partnersCustomer interactions, sales presentations
Common CertificationsBusiness or industry-specific certificationsSales or marketing certifications

The Rail Business Development Manager focuses on strategic growth and building long-term partnerships within the rail industry, while the Rail Sales Executive concentrates on achieving sales targets and acquiring new clients. Both roles require industry knowledge, but their core responsibilities and skill sets differ, with the former emphasizing strategic planning and relationship management, and the latter focusing on direct sales activities.

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Infographic showing various Rail Business Development Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,602 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Transit and Rail Business Developer / Project Manager

Burlington, MA • On-site

Stantec
Specialized Design Services • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead the pursuit and delivery of transit and rail planning and design projects in the US Northeast, with emphasis on the greater Boston market.

  • Identify, track, and pursue business opportunities, develop proposals, and support technical components for project pursuits.

  • Manage project teams, provide technical direction, and oversee the preparation of project deliverables to ensure successful project completion.


Stantec rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world.
If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.
Think of your career as a journey? Come pave the tracks to innovation with our Transit & Rail team and provide revolutionary options for safe, efficient, and affordable transit. Be a part of this change...from the first mile to the last.
Opportunity
We are seeking a Transit & Rail Business Developer/Project Manager to grow Stantec's market share in the Transit & Rail Sector (T&R) in New England, with specific emphasis on the greater Boston market, by providing expertise in the pursuit and delivery of T&R planning and design projects. The position will work closely with our Transportation leadership team to develop a strategic plan to grow Stantec's T&R market share in New England. This position will be tasked with leading project teams to successfully deliver T&R projects in the US Northeast, with emphasis shifting to projects in New England as the project portfolio grows. The individual will be highly engaged in business development and successfully winning work, driving design excellence, and growing market presence.
Why Choose Stantec?
  • Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
  • Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
  • Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
  • We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or event that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

Your Responsibilities
Business Development
  • Commitment to the consistent use of Stantec's Pipeline for all opportunities.
  • Identify, track, and pursue leads. Coordinate those opportunities with business development managers.
  • Collaborate with existing groups including the various rail and transit planning, design, and PMCM teams and the transit buildings teams to define win themes and pre-propositioning activities for successful pursuits.
  • Lead the proposal process including hands-on participation with fee and schedule negotiations. Support technical components of proposals for larger planning and engineering pursuits.
  • Identify key teaming partners and collaborate with other Business Centers and geographies in expanding Stantec's market share.
  • Increase Stantec's industry profile through regular interaction with potential clients and other consultants and active participation in industry organizations, such as APTA, COMTO, and AREMA, and other relevant local, regional, or national organizations such as WTS and ACEC.
  • Raise awareness of the Stantec brand through social media, whitepapers, articles, and conference presentations.
  • Support our strategic growth initiatives through networking, promotion, university outreach, and the delivery of transformational projects to attract the best and brightest talent to Stantec.
  • Maintain relationships with industry contacts, especially transit agency technical staff and leaders and introducing Stantec's broader capabilities.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with our Innovation Team to understand and market our digital solutions offerings.

Project and People Management
  • The position will interface with the client and project team, provide technical direction, manage contract risk, and assist with reviewing technical documents and project deliverables to meet the needs of a project's overall success. Potential roles on projects could include Subject Matter Expert, Task Manager, or Project Manager for assignments.
  • Provide expertise and guidance on projects to demonstrate compliance with the latest standards and guidelines.
  • Lead teams of planners, engineers, architects, and other technical professionals in the preparation of deliverables.
  • Convene teams of technical experts to develop win themes for pursuits.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement in QA/QC processes and fostering a culture of being cost effective and thorough in preparing proposals and delivering projects.
  • Coordinate regularly with local and regional leadership to assure consistent direction and growth strategies that support Stantec's Strategic Plan for the US Northeast T&R Sector.
  • Take actions to positively impact the engagement of our local/regional teams and office culture.
  • Assist with recruitment for talent to support the growth of our local/regional T&R sector.
  • Support an inspired health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) culture where a team effort better prevents health issues, injury, loss, security problems and damage to our environment.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience with the role of deputy design manager, design manager, and or quality manager on mid to large scale projects
  • Experience leading the design and construction support of complex transportation projects
  • Experience developing, negotiating, and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
  • Experience with business development and marketing
  • Ability to lead a team of technical and professional staff
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environment
  • Design-Build or other alterative project delivery experience

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field. Post graduate degree preferred
  • MA Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive engineering and project management experience on mid to large scale transportation projects

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
Pay Range:
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | MA | Boston
Other Locations: United States | MA | Burlington
Organization: BC-1794 Transpt-US Northeast
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/03/2026 12:03:24
Req ID: 1005042
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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