Business Development & Marketing Manager

A. Autiello Construction Co.; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

A. Autiello Construction Co.

is seeking a relationship-driven Business Development & Marketing Manager to expand our pipeline across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, combining proactive business development, client relationship management, proposal leadership, and brand marketing in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has a strong network with architects, engineers, facility managers, and hospital decision-makers, plus experience selling into healthcare, academic, or commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or proposal management in AEC/construction strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to winning new work
• Commercial product representative or capital equipment sales background with an existing network of architects, facility managers, and hospital decision-makers strongly preferred
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM tools; InDesign/Photoshop experience a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Lead market research to identify addressable opportunities and prioritize high-potential projects
• Drive proactive outreach and cultivate new and existing client relationships
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline of qualified opportunities
• Draft, edit, and produce high-quality proposals, RFQs, RFPs, qualifications packages, and presentations
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver winning submissions
• Develop compelling narratives and project descriptions for marketing materials

Skills

Relationship management

Prospecting

Proposal writing

Brand marketing

Social media content

Public speaking

CRM usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Business/Construction Management

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

CRM tools

InDesign/Photoshop

Job description

A. Autiello Construction Co. is seeking a relationship-driven Business Development & Marketing Manager to help expand our pipeline of high-quality commercial, healthcare, academic, and industrial projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. This role combines proactive business development, client relationship management, proposal leadership, and brand marketing in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Ideal Candidate Background

We are especially interested in candidates with a commercial product representative or capital equipment sales background who already maintain strong relationships with architects, engineers, facility managers, and hospital decision-makers. An existing, active network of A/E firms, owner representatives, and healthcare facilities contacts across New England and the Mid-Atlantic is a major advantage. Experience selling into or supporting healthcare, academic, or commercial construction projects is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & New Opportunity Generation

• Lead market research to identify addressable opportunities and prioritize high-potential projects
• Drive proactive outreach and cultivate new and existing client relationships
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline of qualified opportunities
• Attend industry conferences and seminars; arrange speaking engagements for senior leadership
• Engage in client entertainment and networking activities with potential and existing clients

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagement and relationship nurturing
• Coordinate client meetings, networking events, and follow-up activities to strengthen long-term partnerships
• Support client entertainment and business development initiatives
• Draft, edit, and produce high-quality proposals, RFQs, RFPs, qualifications packages, and presentations
• Develop compelling narratives, project descriptions, case studies, and interview materials
• Coordinate with internal teams (estimating, project management, safety, etc.) to deliver winning submissions

Marketing & Brand Management

• Lead content creation for social media, LinkedIn, website updates, and marketing collateral
• Manage brand voice and visual consistency across all materials
• Support award submissions, thought leadership, event promotion, and overall firm visibility efforts
• Track marketing effectiveness and help shape the company’s growth strategy

Skills and Attributes

• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a small, high-performing team
• Curious, proactive problem-solver with a genuine interest in highly technical commercial construction, client relationships, and marketing
• Professional demeanor with the confidence to interact with senior leadership and clients
• Willingness to travel quarterly within the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions
• Target Prospects & Clients: Architects/Engineers/Designers, Project Management Firms, Hospitals, Private Educational Institutions, Fortune 500 Companies, Banks/Credit Unions, Owner Representatives, Developers & Retailers
• Target Project Criteria: $3M – $20M (minimum $500K) located across New England and within a 75-mile radius of New York City

Work Location

Primary office: 125 Carlsbad St, Cranston, RI 02920

Hybrid / Remote work permitted

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or proposal management (AEC/construction industry experience strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to winning new work
• Commercial product representative or capital equipment sales background with an existing network of architects, facility managers, and hospital decision-makers strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM tools; InDesign/Photoshop experience a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

A. Autiello Construction Company, Inc. (AACC) is a construction management company focused on delivering highly technical commercial, academic, life sciences, industrial, hospitality, and retail construction projects throughout the Northeast. For the past twenty-nine years, AACC has earned a strong reputation for attention to detail and process-driven project management.

In addition to hard bidding on pre-designed projects, AACC specializes in collaborative delivery methods, including Construction Management, Design/Assist, Design/Build, Engineer-Procure-Construct, FEED (Front End Engineering and Design), and IPD Alliance. The firm also offers a wide range of consulting services to institutions, municipalities, banks, developers, and sureties, including program management, project feasibility analysis, cost estimating, project audits, and permit expediting.

AACC maintains a broad geographic footprint, having completed projects in seven states over the past three years. As a labor-neutral construction management firm, AACC maintains strong partnerships with union labor while also working with merit-based subcontractors for maximum flexibility.

Core Values

• Be firm, fair, and friendly when dealing with all project stakeholders
• Consistently deliver solutions-focused, process-driven results with timely execution and superior client value
• Have a vested interest in the success of our clients and subcontractors
• Take pride in your work and act in the most professional manner possible
• Be a team player — do not permit laziness or carelessness by anyone; safety is critical
• Be proactive and self-motivated; do not leave things for the last minute