Business Development Manager

CivicMinds, Inc; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions

Cash-in-lieu of benefits option

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Job summary

CivicMinds, Inc in Livonia, Michigan is seeking a Business Development Account Manager to enhance connections and pursue new business opportunities across various sectors, including automotive and energy.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of construction experience, strong organizational skills, and a bachelor's degree. The role offers superior benefits including employer-paid insurance, paid holidays, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction, with a background in business development.
• Experience in industrial or general construction environments preferred.
• Proficiency using AI platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Manage CRM systems, ensuring project momentum.
• Monitor client satisfaction through feedback and reporting tools.
• Attend trade shows and client meetings.

Skills

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Solid understanding of construction lifecycles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Business Development Account Manager is centered on building strong connections, identifying new opportunities, winning business, and supporting ongoing projects across industrial, automotive, energy/power, and mission-critical construction sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Manage CRM systems, pursuit tracking, and supplier portals to support proposals and ensure project momentum
• Monitor and track client satisfaction through feedback and reporting tools
• Leverage AI-driven research to identify prospects, shape outreach strategies, and understand client needs
• Represent the company at trade shows, client meetings, and networking events
• Collaborate with preconstruction, operations, and leadership teams to align strategies and meet client expectations
• Stay informed on market trends and upcoming opportunities to generate new leads
• Build and maintain a robust network of designers, subcontractors, and suppliers

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organizational and time management abilities with a focus on priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with CRM tools, Viewpoint, and AI platforms is a plus
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Solid understanding of construction lifecycles and self-perform services (earthwork, concrete, steel, interiors)

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in construction, with a background in business development, preconstruction, or project management
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience in industrial or general construction environments (automotive, energy, or mission-critical sectors preferred)
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Cash-in-lieu of benefits option
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off