Business Development Manager

Ajax Building Company; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajax Building Company is seeking a relationship-driven Project Development Manager to grow its presence and project pipeline across South Carolina, with emphasis on Charleston and the Lowcountry. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, building trusted client partnerships, and leading pursuit strategy through RFQ/RFP responses and interviews.

The ideal candidate combines construction knowledge with market insight and communication skills to win high-quality work and expand Ajax’s client

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction-industry experience in development, business development, sales, marketing, or preconstruction.
• Bachelor’s degree required in business, marketing, communications, construction management or related field.
• Knowledge of public-sector and institutional construction markets preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, listening, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Research South Carolina markets to identify target clients, opportunities and trends.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline through proactive prospecting and networking.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and partners.
• Lead pursuit strategy and RFQ/RFP responses, interviews, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate client and opportunity data in Salesforce.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Proposal coordination

Public speaking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/communications/construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Salesforce

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a relationship-driven Project Development Manager to grow our presence and project pipeline across South Carolina, with particular focus on Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Summary

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a relationship-driven Project Development Manager to grow our presence and project pipeline across South Carolina, with particular focus on Charleston and the Lowcountry. This role will identify and pursue new opportunities, build trusted relationships with public and institutional clients and industry partners, and lead pursuit strategy through RFQ/RFP responses and interviews. The ideal candidate combines construction-industry knowledge, market insight, and strong communication skills to help Ajax win high-quality work and build lasting client partnerships.

Essential Functions

• Research South Carolina markets to identify target clients, emerging opportunities, and industry trends
• Build and manage a strong pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking, and relationship development
• Develop trusted relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and industry partners
• Partner with senior leadership to establish regional growth strategies, goals, and pursuit priorities
• Review and qualify RFQs, RFPs, and other opportunities, contributing to informed go/no-go decisions
• Coordinate pursuit strategy, proposals, presentations, and interviews with marketing, preconstruction, operations, and leadership teams
• Maintain accurate client, opportunity, pursuit, and pipeline information in Salesforce
• Represent Ajax through professional associations, civic organizations, conferences, networking events, and other market-facing activities
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented environment and uphold Ajax’s commitment to quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction-industry experience, preferably including project development, business development, sales, marketing, preconstruction, or operations
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, construction management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• Knowledge of public-sector and institutional construction markets preferred
• Strong understanding of construction concepts, project delivery methods, and pursuit practices
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop professional networks, and advance business opportunities
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; Salesforce or other CRM experience preferred
• Ability to travel as needed and periodically attend evening and weekend events

About Ajax

Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K–12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets—giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve. At Ajax, you’ll find a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Group’s $15B global platform. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have clear paths for career advancement.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program

About Us

What We Do: We build. From workplaces and hospitals to hotels and cultural centers. We build the amazing places that define communities. Our services span the full lifecycle of construction-starting with site evaluations and preconstruction through to commissioning, close-out, and beyond.

The STO Building Group family of companies

Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

Eeo Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.