About the Company
The company is a leading construction company delivering complex, high-profile projects across multiple market sectors throughout the Southeast. The company specializes in innovative construction solutions for clients in mission-critical and commercial environments, with project experience that includes data centers, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, commercial developments, and other large-scale construction projects.
With a strong reputation for quality, client service, and execution, the company continues to expand its presence across a five-state region and is seeking an accomplished business development professional to help drive strategic growth.
About the Position
The company is seeking a seasoned Business Development – Client Executive to lead growth initiatives and strengthen key client relationships throughout the region. This highly visible position combines strategic business development with account management responsibilities, serving as both a hunter and a farmer within the organization.
Approximately 50% of the role will focus on identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities, while the remaining 50% will be dedicated to cultivating, expanding, and maintaining relationships with existing clients and strategic partners.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the construction industry, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of generating revenue through both new client acquisition and account growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans to support company growth objectives.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities across targeted market sectors.
- Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and key industry stakeholders.
- Manage and expand existing client accounts, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership growth.
- Lead client engagement efforts throughout the sales cycle, from opportunity identification through contract award.
- Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, and executive leadership teams to develop winning pursuit strategies.
- Maintain a strong market presence through networking, industry events, and professional associations.
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities within the region.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and strategic partners.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of progressive business development experience within the construction industry.
- Demonstrated success generating new business and managing strategic client relationships.
- Strong network of industry contacts and decision-makers within commercial construction markets.
- Experience working on projects such as:
- Data Centers
- Healthcare Facilities
- Banking/Financial Institutions
- Commercial Construction Projects
- Construction-related degree preferred but not required.
- Equivalent industry experience will be strongly considered.
Benefits
Compensation
- Base Salary: $175,000 – $225,000
- Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity
Additional Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance available
- Opportunity to join a growing and respected construction organization
- Significant impact on regional growth strategy
- Executive-level visibility and career advancement opportunities