Job Description

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

Salary

$175 - $225

Yearly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Overview
Job Posted:
12 hours ago
Job Expires:
4w 1d
Job Type
Full Time
Education
Any
Experience
N/A
Vacancies
1

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