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Business Development Director (Construction)

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Evanston, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025
  • This role is business development for a general contractor. Please do not apply if you have no experience in construction
  • Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

    About the Company : Our client is an innovative and rapidly expanding Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, from commercial to healthcare and industrial. Their specialty lies in the Design-build model. They would like for this person to have either pre-existing relationships or understanding of networking in the real estate, developer, and / or owner spaces. This role will spearhead all efforts related to new business, client relations, and market expansion.

    Position Overview : As the Director of Business Development, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the firm’s growth strategy. You will lead a team, cultivate relationships with key clients, identify new market opportunities, and oversee the firm’s expansion into new sectors. This is a hands-on leadership position with a high level of autonomy, where your strategic thinking and business acumen will drive the company’s success.

    Key Responsibilities :

    • Lead all business development activities, including prospecting, client outreach, relationship building, and RFP management
    • Develop and execute a comprehensive BD strategy to achieve revenue targets across multiple sectors
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs
    • Collaborate with leadership and project teams to align business development efforts with company goals
    • Identify and pursue opportunities in new markets, ensuring diversification of project types
    • Mentor and lead a growing business development team, fostering a high-performance culture
    • Track and report on business development KPIs, ensuring consistent growth and opportunities
    • Qualifications :

    • 7 years of business development experience in the Construction industry, with a proven track record of success
    • Familiarity with networking within the real estate, developer, and owner spaces
    • Strong understanding of the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors, including trends, challenges, and opportunities
    • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage teams and collaborate cross-functionally
    • Ability to identify and target a wide variety of project types, from public infrastructure to private commercial and residential developments
    • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
    • Ability to think strategically while executing tactically, with a focus on long-term growth
    • A network of industry contacts that you can leverage to open doors and grow the firm’s presence
    • Why Join?

    • Opportunity to lead business development for a forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation in the Construction space
    • High-level strategic role with significant impact on company growth
    • Work in a collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial environment
    • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
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