Business Development Manager

13 hours ago

Chicago, IL, United States The Build Partners, LLC Full-time

Business Development Manager – Commercial Construction

The Opportunity

A growing commercial construction firm is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new project opportunities and expand market presence. This role is ideal for a relationship-focused professional who understands the commercial construction sales cycle and enjoys building strategic partnerships in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and secure new commercial construction opportunities with owners, developers, and property managers

Build and manage a strong pipeline through consistent outreach and CRM tracking

Develop long-term relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and key decision-makers

Partner with estimating and operations teams to qualify leads and support proposals

Represent the company at networking events, industry functions, and association meetings

Contribute to go-to-market strategies and growth initiatives

Qualifications

5+ years of business development or sales experience within commercial construction or related industries

Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships

Strong understanding of the construction sales cycle from lead generation through handoff

Self-motivated with strong communication and pipeline management skills

Local market knowledge preferred

What’s Offered

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives

Opportunity to influence growth strategy and market expansion

Full benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off

Vehicle or allowance and business expense reimbursement

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