Job Description

Job Description

Service Specialists is partnering with a highly respected construction company to identify a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth and expand market presence. This individual will be responsible for building strong client relationships, identifying new project opportunities, and positioning the company as the contractor of choice across commercial and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to generate new construction opportunities and bid invites.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and key industry decision-makers.
• Track upcoming projects and development activity by regularly reviewing Planning & Zoning and Board of Supervisors meeting minutes (bi-weekly) to identify new development initiatives and directly engage stakeholders.
• Proactively monitor market activity and initiate contact before RFPs and proposals are released.
• Partner closely with estimating and leadership teams to support RFP responses, presentations, interviews, and negotiations.
• Represent the company at industry associations, networking events, client meetings, and tradeshows to strengthen brand awareness.
• Maintain CRM updates, pipeline reporting, and project forecasting.

Qualifications

• Successful track record in business development within the construction industry (commercial, industrial, or civil).
• Strong understanding of pre-construction, bidding, and project life cycle.
• Proven ability to identify and cultivate new relationships and convert them into revenue-producing opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable with a high level of autonomy.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Results-driven and financially motivated.
• Strong network within the regional construction market.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility quickly.
• Proactive, strategic, and always searching for the next opportunity.

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