About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Legal.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This Business Development Coordinator role is a hybrid business-development and recruiting position based in Costa Mesa, CA. You will support pursuit activities across Southern California and help source and screen candidates for entry-level and field roles. You will report to the Business Development Specialist and collaborate with principals, project managers, and construction services leadership.

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What You’ll Do

Business Development (≈50%)

• Research and track Southern California public-agency opportunities (CIPs, council agendas, planning documents, bid/RFQ postings).
• Screen incoming leads for fit and route opportunities to the appropriate principal or project manager with supporting research.
• Build competitive intelligence on firms that win civil and geotechnical work with target agencies.
• Maintain accurate opportunity, client, and contact records in the lead-tracking system.
• Prepare for and participate in weekly proposals and business development meetings.
• Support client outreach and relationship building with agencies, prime consultants, and contractors.
• Coordinate and attend industry conferences, association events, and client meetings.

Recruiting Support (≈40%)

• Partner with the Business Development Specialist to manage open requisitions, with emphasis on entry-level and field roles (engineering technicians, inspectors, interns, staff engineers/geologists).
• Source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and university partnerships.
• Post openings, screen applicants, conduct initial phone screens, and schedule interviews.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and records in JazzHR (or designated ATS).
• Coordinate interview feedback and next steps with hiring managers.
• Represent the client at career fairs and campus events across Southern California.

Operational Support (≈10%)

• Provide light administrative support to the Costa Mesa office as needed.
• Assist on special projects spanning business development, recruiting, and HR.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years experience in business development, recruiting, sales, or similar client-/candidate-facing roles.
• Ability to travel throughout Southern California; occasional overnight stays required.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong research, organization, and time-management skills; able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; works well with engineers, field staff, and leadership.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (JazzHR or similar) and candidate sourcing tools preferred.

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Working Conditions

This is a field-forward role. Expect a split between in-office work in Costa Mesa (Mon–Fri, typical business hours) and regular travel across Southern California for client outreach, industry events, and campus/career-fair representation. Occasional evening or weekend events may be required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary: $41,936 per year (estimated).
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical (where offered), dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and PTO.
• Additional perks: monthly cell-phone reimbursement, professional membership dues/licensure fees (case-by-case), FE/EIT/PE exam reimbursement, access to HSA/FSA/EAP resources.
• Most benefits begin the first of the month after a 90-day introductory period.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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