Business Development Specialist

JAC Recruitment; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a Business Development Specialist (Bilingual) to drive sales, develop new business, and maintain client relationships across project lifecycles. This role collaborates with Project Managers to support estimating, planning, and project preparation, coordinating with Japanese-speaking clients and partners to ensure timely, high-quality project execution.

The ideal candidate has a construction or industrial background with English and Japanese fluency,

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial or construction-related environment.
• Fluency in both English and Japanese is required.
• General understanding of construction contracts and terminology.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Ability to support project cost estimation, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to adjust schedules under tight deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate people, equipment, and multiple activities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement of project-related processes.
• Proficient in PC usage and standard business tools, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prepare and review daily logs, monthly reports, and other project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through regular contact and visits with existing and prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other partners.
• Represent company values and contribute to meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Review project drawings and specifications in coordination with the project team.
• Assist in estimating project costs and required labor hours.
• Support preconstruction planning related to project budgets and schedules.
• Understand contract requirements and general conditions of projects.
• Support accurate scheduling of materials and subcontracted work in compliance with contract documents.
• Confirm that materials and subcontracted work meet customer expectations.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to monitor subcontractor and vendor work quality.
• Communicate with subcontractors and relevant parties to manage expectations and project coordination.
• Attend regular project progress meetings and understand short-term work plans.
• Support project close-out activities and assist with final handover to customers.

Skills

English fluency

Japanese fluency

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Business Development Specialist

Position Summary

The Business Development Specialist (Bilingual) is responsible for driving sales and revenue growth by developing new business and maintaining relationships with existing clients. This role works closely with Project Managers and project specialists to support activities such as cost estimating, planning, and project preparation. In addition, the position provides ongoing support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle to help ensure successful execution. The Specialist is expected to coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders, including Japanese-speaking clients, owners, suppliers, subcontractors, licensors, and other relevant parties, to promote projects and support smooth transition from sales to project operations while maintaining quality and timeliness.

Responsibilities

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Develop new business opportunities through regular contact and visits with existing and prospective clients
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other partners
• Represent company values and contribute to meeting or exceeding client expectations

Preconstruction Support

• Review project drawings and specifications in coordination with the project team
• Assist in estimating project costs and required labor hours
• Support preconstruction planning related to project budgets and schedules

Project Start-Up & Scheduling

• Understand contract requirements and general conditions of projects
• Support accurate scheduling of materials and subcontracted work in compliance with contract documents
• Confirm that materials and subcontracted work meet customer expectations
• Participate in site visits and inspections to monitor subcontractor and vendor work quality

Project Administration & Close-Out

• Communicate with subcontractors and relevant parties to manage expectations and project coordination
• Attend regular project progress meetings and understand short-term work plans
• Support project close-out activities and assist with final handover to customers

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial or construction-related environment
• Fluency in both English and Japanese is required
• General understanding of construction contracts and terminology
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Ability to support project cost estimation, including labor, materials, and equipment
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to adjust schedules under tight deadlines
• Ability to coordinate people, equipment, and multiple activities simultaneously
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards
• Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement of project-related processes
• Proficient in PC usage and standard business tools, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prepare and review daily logs, monthly reports, and other project documentation

LOCATION

Indianapolis, Indiana (Onsite Work)

SALARY

USD 80,000-90,000 + benefits

Visa sponsorship is available (E-visa)

Others

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with site requirements and company safety policies
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and occasional holidays based on project and client needs
• Ability to travel to project sites, with travel potentially accounting for up to approximately 50% of working time

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