Business Development Manager (Construction)

Prime Management Group Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Management Group Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to generate new commercial landscape, hardscape and irrigation opportunities and build lasting client relationships.

This role focuses on new business, not account management, and offers the chance to shape growth in Northeast Florida with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business development experience in commercial construction or related field.
• Established relationships with general contractors, developers, builders or construction decision-makers.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction bidding and preconstruction processes.
• Experience prospecting and developing new business opportunities.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of the Jacksonville commercial construction market preferred.
• Experience in landscape construction, hardscape, irrigation, civil/site work, or related trades is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new commercial construction opportunities by engaging with general contractors, developers, builders, and other decision-makers.
• Develop new business opportunities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
• Build and maintain relationships with construction professionals to position the company for bids.
• Identify upcoming projects before they reach the market.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations during bidding and preconstruction stages.
• Track opportunities from prospecting to project award.
• Represent the company at industry events and functions.
• Maintain a sustainable pipeline to support long-term growth.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Prospecting

Sales

Independent work

Jacksonville market knowledge

Construction bidding

Industry networking

Job description

Business Development Manager

Commercial Construction - Landscape, Hardscape & Irrigation
Jacksonville, FL

About the Opportunity

Are you a true business development professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and winning new business? Our client, a well-established commercial landscape contractor serving the Jacksonville market, is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive the company's next phase of growth. With a new CEO leading the organization and a long-standing reputation for excellence, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact while building a rewarding career.

This is a newly created role driven by succession planning - the company is investing in a dedicated Business Development professional to expand its presence throughout Northeast Florida by developing new client relationships. This is not an account management position - this new role is focused exclusively on generating new business.

Key Responsibilities

As the Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for identifying and securing new commercial construction opportunities by developing relationships with general contractors, developers, builders, and other key decision-makers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop new business opportunities throughout the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, developers, and construction professionals
• Identify upcoming commercial construction projects before they hit the market
• Position the company to secure landscape, hardscape, and irrigation construction contracts
• Partner with estimating and operations teams throughout the bidding and preconstruction process
• Track opportunities from initial prospecting through project award
• Represent the company at industry networking events and construction-related functions
• Build a sustainable pipeline that supports long-term company growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business development experience within commercial construction or a closely related industry
• Existing relationships with general contractors, developers, builders, or construction decision-makers
• Strong understanding of commercial construction bidding and preconstruction processes
• Experience prospecting and developing new business opportunities
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working independently
• Knowledge of the Jacksonville commercial construction market is strongly preferred
• Experience in landscape construction, hardscape, irrigation, civil/site work, or related construction trades is an asset

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a respected commercial contractor with an established reputation and strong operational foundation. You'll have the freedom to focus exclusively on growing new business while being supported by an experienced team capable of delivering exceptional results.

On behalf of our client, Prime Management Group Inc. is accepting applications for this opportunity.