Construction Business Development Associate — Early-Career Growth

Workspire; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Workspire is partnering with an exciting general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex healthcare, institutional, higher education, telecom, and energy projects throughout the western United States. This privately held, growing,100% minority-owned organization is seeking an entry-level Business Development Associate to support its growth.

The Business Development Associate will help develop relationships with prospective clients, industry partners, and community

Qualifications

• Zero to five years of experience in business development, marketing, customer service, hospitality, or another relationship-focused role.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort introducing yourself, meeting new people, and attending industry events.
• Strong organization, dependability, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to research prospective clients, projects, and market opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage competing priorities.
• Professionalism, integrity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Research target clients, prospective projects, and market opportunities to support business development efforts.
• Begin building relationships with prospective clients, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Learn the organization’s business development approach through mentorship and collaboration with company leadership.
• Coordinate outreach, meetings, and follow-up to keep prospective relationships moving forward.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including contacts, activity, and next steps.
• Collaborate with leadership, marketing, estimating, and operations on client presentations, proposals, events, and other business development initiatives.
• Organize competing priorities and ensure consistent follow-through across business development activities.
• Introduce yourself to prospective clients and partners and represent the organization professionally.
• Attend industry networking events and community gatherings, including occasional early-morning or evening events.
• Support the preparation and coordination of client presentations, proposal materials, and events.
• Follow up with contacts after meetings and events to strengthen relationships and maintain communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Job description

Workspire is partnering with an exciting general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex healthcare, institutional, higher education, telecom, and energy projects throughout the western United States. This privately held, growing,100% minority-owned organization is seeking an entry-level Business Development Associate to support its growth.

The Business Development Associate will help develop relationships with prospective clients, industry partners, and community