Commercial Construction Business Development Lead

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc.; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student Loan Assistance

Identity Theft Protection

Aflac, Life Insurance, and LegalShield

Wellness Program Benefits

Job summary

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc.

is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to strengthen our Northern California presence. This role emphasizes relationship-building, strategic opportunity pursuit, and cross-functional collaboration to convert client needs into actionable projects. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in industry marketing or BD, strong relationship skills, and a deep understanding of the commercial construction market.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant industry marketing or business development experience.
• Experience building and maintaining professional client relationships.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction and the markets W. L. Butler serves.
• Experience developing proposals, qualification packages, presentations, and sales materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow-up items.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record consistent with W. L. Butler’s driving policy.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Procore, SharePoint, OneDrive, digital images, and similar document-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships and strengthen partnerships.
• Pursue opportunities within private-sector markets (retail, office, tenant improvement, shell).
• Represent W. L. Butler at client meetings, networking events, and industry functions.
• Collaborate with leadership and internal teams to develop business strategies and pursue opportunities.
• Lead the development of proposals, qualification packages, presentations, brochures, and other sales materials.
• Prepare sales forecasts and help establish annual business development goals.
• Maintain clear, organized records of client activity, opportunities, and follow-up.
• Gather client feedback following project completion and identify opportunities to improve the client experience.
• Coordinate with project and warranty teams to ensure a smooth transition and continued client satisfaction.
• Evaluate internal processes and recommend practical ways to improve business development and client-service efforts.

Skills

Client relationship building

Commercial construction knowledge

Proposal development

Sales forecasting

Leadership collaboration

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Procore familiarity

SharePoint familiarity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Procore

SharePoint

OneDrive

Microsoft 365

Job description

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc.

is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to strengthen our Northern California presence. This role emphasizes relationship-building, strategic opportunity pursuit, and cross-functional collaboration to convert client needs into actionable projects. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in industry marketing or BD, strong relationship skills, and a deep understanding of the commercial construction market.