Business Development Associate

FlatironDragados; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking a Business Development Associate to support pursuit teams in securing new work and driving company success. You will help shape pursuit strategy, build local contacts, and draft proposals while coordinating with leadership and internal partners.

The role emphasizes developing relationships, leading BD efforts, and preparing capture plans. Travel may be required, and a related degree with 4+ years BD experience in construction/engineering is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 4+ years of business development experience in construction/engineering/design.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, organize and track construction projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiate and develop professional relationships in the industry.
• Proven leadership to drive business development while aligning with Owner needs.
• Familiarity with AI tools and design software like InDesign and Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
• Able to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Supports pursuit strategy with operational BD leadership to back corporate strategy.
• Attends industry outreach and events to gain local contacts and identify project work.
• Promotes the company and maintains relationships with professional contacts.
• Vets teaming partners and assesses suitability per project.
• Prepares capture plans and supporting documentation for key opportunities.
• Identifies internal personnel and subcontractor alliances to engage in pursuits.
• Drafts responsive SOQ submittals.
• Maintains CRM records and reports BD activity to leadership.
• Oversees collection and creation of proposal documents across pursuit phases.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Deadline-driven mindset

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

AI Tools

Job description

Are you a thinker with a passion for building relationships? As a Business Development Associate, you will harness your industry knowledge to support our pursuit team in their efforts to secure new work that drives our success.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supports project pursuit strategy with Operational Business Development leadership to support corporate strategy.
• Attends and participates in industry outreach and informational events to gain local contacts and identify possible project work for the Company.
• Connect with professional contacts to promote company and maintain relationships.
• Work with Business Development Leadership to vet, assess teaming partners and suitability on a project by project basis.
• Prepare capture plans and supporting documentation for each key opportunity.
• Collaborate with Business Development leadership in identifying key internal personnel and subcontractor alliances to engage and support pursuit efforts.
• Prepare and draft responsive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submittals.
• Track and maintains an accurate list of key pursuits within CRM System and respective business development activity.
• Manages and organizes CRM database and provides regular reporting to Business Development Leadership.
• Collaborate with Business Development leadership in identifying key internal personnel and subcontractor alliances to engage and support pursuit efforts.
• Oversee and support the collection and creation of proposal documents during all phases of the pursuit process to ensure final product is market quality and includes all required aspects of the request.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or other related field.
• 4+ years’ business development or related experience in a construction, engineering or design firm required.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, organize and track construction projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to initiate and develop personal and professional relationships in the industry.
• Proven leadership skills used to identify key internal personnel and drive business development efforts forward while maintaining the ultimate needs of the Owner.
• Understanding of business A.I. Tools and other design software tools including InDesign and Adobe Illustrator are an asset.
• Ability to work effectively and with a quality mindset in a deadline driven environment.
• Able to travel occasionally as required.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min
CAD $100,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max
CAD $120,000.00/Yr.