Construction Business Development

Hankins Construction Company; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commissions

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Generous PTO and company holidays

Close-knit, Midwest culture

Job summary

Hankins Construction is seeking a Business Development Professional to help expand our footprint in St. Louis and surrounding markets.

This in-office role involves identifying opportunities, building relationships with owners, developers, and partners, and driving long-term growth in commercial construction. You will collaborate with preconstruction, estimating, and operations to align client expectations with our capabilities, attend industry events, and lead RFQ/RFP pursuits.

Qualifications

• Track record in business development, sales, or client engagement—ideally in commercial construction or real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of the St. Louis market and its network of developers, brokers, and industry influencers.
• Confidence in leading client meetings, RFQ/RFP pursuits, and presentations.
• Strategic mindset with the hustle and heart to build from the ground up.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new project opportunities by monitoring market activity and engaging decision-makers in commercial real estate, development, and architecture.
• Grow the pipeline by leveraging local knowledge and relationships to target healthcare, education, industrial, civic, and retail opportunities.
• Represent Hankins Construction by presenting the value proposition clearly to owners, developers, and partners.
• Work strategically across teams with preconstruction, estimating, and operations to align client expectations with capabilities and project success.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client engagement

Industry networking

Presentation

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Professional

Help Us Build What’s Next in St. Louis and Beyond

Location: St. Louis, MO
Industry: Commercial Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Office / Local Travel

At Hankins Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re partners in progress. With a legacy of trust and craftsmanship across the Midwest, we specialize in delivering top-tier commercial construction projects that shape communities and fuel growth.

As we expand our footprint in St. Louis and surrounding markets, we’re looking for a Business Development Professional who thrives on connecting people, uncovering opportunities, and driving long-term growth and can sell.

Your Impact in This Role

• Identify New Project Opportunities
  Monitor market activity, attend industry events, and proactively engage decision-makers in commercial real estate, development, and architecture.
• Grow Our Pipeline
  Leverage local knowledge and relationships to target commercial opportunities in sectors such as healthcare, education, industrial, civic, and retail.
• Represent the Hankins Brand
  Be the face of Hankins Construction in the community—presenting our value proposition clearly and confidently to owners, developers, and partners.
• Work Strategically Across Teams
  Collaborate closely with preconstruction, estimating, and operations to ensure client expectations are aligned with capabilities and project success.

What You Bring

• A track record of success in business development, sales, or client engagement—ideally in commercial construction or real estate development
• A strong understanding of the St. Louis market and its network of developers, brokers, and industry influencers
• Confidence in leading client meetings, RFQ/RFP pursuits, and presentations
• Strategic mindset with the hustle and heart to build from the ground up
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Bonus Experience

• CRM fluency (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, or equivalent)
• Background in construction management or related field
• Active involvement in industry associations (e.g., AGC, CREW, ULI, ICSC)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + commission and performance bonuses
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• A close-knit, forward-thinking culture rooted in Midwest values
• Direct access to leadership and a seat at the table in shaping the company’s growth

Join a Builder That’s Going Places

At Hankins Construction, you’ll be part of a team that’s trusted, respected, and always moving forward. If you're ready to help lead our next phase of growth in St. Louis, we want to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.