Business Development

Rodgers Builders, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Paid Parental and Pregnancy Leave

Short-term/Long-term disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Legal & ID Theft Services

Job summary

Rodgers Builders, Inc. in Raleigh seeks a results-driven business development leader to drive market growth in the Raleigh triangle area.

You will own strategy, pursue opportunities from RFQ/RFP to interviews, and coordinate with Marketing and Operations to prepare compelling responses. You’ll cultivate new client relationships, monitor market trends in Healthcare, Higher Education, and Commercial sectors, and engage in ongoing client outreach including meals and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction or related industry.
• Experience drafting proposals and client communications.
• Resident of the Triangle area (Raleigh–Durham–RTP).
• Consultative sales experience selling services.
• Ability to draft professional interest letters and RFP responses.

Responsibilities

• Direct leadership oversight and coordination of project pursuits and RFQ/RFP responses.
• Assist Marketing with content for pre-solicitation materials.
• Conduct market research on targeted sectors and trends.
• Monitor client satisfaction and future construction plans.
• Cultivate new client relationships and coordinate engagement activities.
• Track pursuit progress and report results in Salesforce.
• Understand and promote preconstruction services offered.

Skills

Consultative sales

Proposal writing

Relationship building

Market research

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

At Rodgers, we’re not just building structures. We’re building the future of the Carolinas. From hospitals that heal to campuses that educate and workplaces that drive innovation, our projects help strengthen the communities where we live and serve. As one of the Southeast’s leading construction managers, we take pride in delivering meaningful work that improves lives and creates a lasting impact.

As a Rodgers team member, you’ll be part of a company known for safety, quality, integrity, and strong relationships. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to providing opportunities for growth, development, and long-term career success. With a comprehensive benefits package, a people-first culture, and a shared commitment to excellence, you’ll join a team united by a simple but powerful mission: to build buildings with purpose, build relationships with integrity, build people who lead, and build communities with care.

We’re seeking a results-driven professional to lead business development efforts in our Raleigh Regional office.

What's Great About This Role:

• High impact, high visibility- plays a key role in strategy and execution
• Entrepreneurial nature; uses relationship and industry experience to lead all business development operations for the Raleigh triangle area
• Diverse client base in an established market

Qualifications/Experience:

• Previous commercial construction, subcontractor, or architect industry experience
• Previous experience with written proposal/presentation drafting and compilation
• Resides in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Research Triangle Park) greater metropolitan area
• Consultative sales experience selling services
• Ability to draft a professional interest letter and write proposal question(s) content related to how we deliver our service to a prospective client

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Direct leadership oversight, responsibility, and coordination of project pursuits, including RFQ/RFP/interview presentation preparation responses with Marketing staff support and Operations/Superintendent team involvement/support
• Assist Marketing staff with content related to marketing collateral for client pre-RFQ/RFP solicitations
• Market sector research (statistics, trends, periodical monitoring, conference/association attendance) within the company's focus markets (Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Senior Living, Commercial Office, Community/Cultural and Civic/Government)
• Monitoring existing client satisfaction and future construction plans
• Cultivating new client relationships and educating new client prospects within the Rodgers' market sector focus, including weekly breakfast, lunch, and dinner engagements, as well as overnight engagements related to clients’ interests
• Enhance existing client relationships in coordination with existing Rodgers' Operations leadership.
• Ability to pursue multiple prospective project pursuits simultaneously
• Track and report ongoing progress of multiple project pursuits (via Salesforce online/cloud-based pursuit management program)
• Display a working knowledge of tracking company project pursuit results - past and present (via Salesforce)
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the preconstruction services we offer (including Design-Assist, Target Value Delivery, and Prefabrication)
• Participate and assist with the coordination of community engagement-related events that support our client’s interests.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, company holidays and floating holidays
• Paid Parental and Pregnancy Leave
• Short-term/Long-term disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Legal & ID Theft Services

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future growth of our Raleigh market while working alongside a team committed to excellence and strong client relationships. If you’re looking for a position where your relationships, initiative, and business development expertise can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!