Construction Management Specialist

People Architects is excited to partner with our client, a well-established national construction firm with over 45 years of excellence in their field. We're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to lead on-site operations, ensuring top-tier quality, safety, and efficiency across every phase of our builds. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in the construction industry to lead our business growth initiatives. This high-impact role serves as the face of the company at industry events, the architect of our marketing strategy, the driver of new business opportunities, and a key presence in the community. The Business Development Manager will be integrated into both the Business Development and Marketing departments, ensuring alignment with company goals and positioning the organization for long-term success.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & External Engagement:• Drive new business development, lead generation, client follow-up, and sales• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and in media/community engagements• Serve as a thought leader by ghostwriting blogs, articles, and media content• Participate in associations and forums to enhance company visibility and influenceStrategic Planning & Market Analysis• Develop and present the annual Business Development & Marketing Plan• Analyze project trends and macroeconomic factors to guide leadership decisions• Provide competitive intelligence on industry players, partners, and market shiftsDepartment Oversight & Collaboration• Lead and supervise Business Development and Marketing teams• Facilitate company-wide business development culture ("everybody sells")• Conduct weekly department meetings and ensure cross-functional collaboration• Support initiatives from other departments and act as liaison to company leadershipMarketing Execution & Content Oversight• Ensure execution of marketing collateral, proposals, award submissions, and digital content• Oversee social media, website content, and project documentation• Support event planning, jobsite marketing, and client appreciation efforts• Oversee creation of advertising and public relations programs, articles and issuance of news releases• Develop marketing plan with departmental input and oversee implementation• Maintain incoming project list• Administer Customer Satisfaction Survey program• Monitor and catalog project photography for use across platforms (with Safety review)• Organize and tag images by segment, job, and usage type• May oversee Business Development Manager and Marketing Manager roles as team expandsSales & Marketing Strategy• Oversee development and implementation of sales strategies and marketing campaigns• Guide creation of advertising, PR programs, and direct mail efforts• Maintain and evaluate incoming project pipeline and CRM/database systems• Ensure consistent client engagement and lead follow-up• Fulfill contractor pre-qualifications and award submission requirements• Maintain relationships with clients and architects• Produce monthly department updatesQualifications (Required and Preferred): • 5+ years of experience in business development within the construction industry• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot), Adobe Suite, and project management tools• Willingness to travel up to 25-30% of the timeWhy you will love it: • Opportunity to gain experience with our national 45-year-person company. • Competitive pay. • Paid holidays. • Paid time off. • Full benefit package, Health, dental and vision insurance, and 401k with matching plan.

Created: 2025-10-02