Construction Business Development Manager

Blue-Signal-Search; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle support and business工具

Strong employee health coverage and 退休

Autonomy with senior leadership access

Job summary

Blue-Signal-Search is seeking a Construction Business Development Manager to drive growth in Brandon, SD and Sioux Falls, SD. The role blends field work with strategic outreach to homebuilders and contractors, shaping the local market and expanding the company’s footprint.

The successful candidate will cultivate partnerships, navigate project handoffs, and align operations with revenue goals in a hybrid environment with strong leadership visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction business development or contractor sales.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and contractor services.
• Proven ability to generate leads and convert relationships into revenue.
• Hybrid/field-based work environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with homebuilders, contractors, developers, and referral partners to create a steady pipeline of residential and light commercial opportunities.
• Spend time in the field meeting prospects, visiting active job sites, and identifying new opportunities in Brandon, Sioux Falls, and nearby communities.
• Develop project scopes, coordinate estimates, and move opportunities from initial conversation through awarded work.
• Serve as a trusted local contact for customers, supporting both business development and project handoff.

Skills

Lead generation

Relationship building

Contractor sales

Establish partnerships

Field presence

Cross-functional coordination

Residential construction

Tools

Estimating workflows

Job description

Construction Business Development Manager

Hybrid in Brandon, SD or Sioux Falls, SD

Our client is a well-established construction services organization that is expanding its presence in the greater Sioux Falls market and looking for a relationship-driven leader to help accelerate that growth. This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone who thrives on building partnerships, creating new business, and helping shape a growing local operation. The right person will step into a role with strong leadership access, meaningful autonomy, field visibility, and the chance to make a direct impact on revenue and market traction.

This role offers the opportunity to become the face of the company's Sioux Falls market and play a significant role in shaping future growth

This Role Offers

• Competitive base compensation plus performance-based incentive opportunity
• Company vehicle support and business tools
• Strong employee health coverage and retirement contribution support
• High level of autonomy with direct exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to help expand a growing footprint in a highly relationship-driven market

Focus

• Build and grow relationships with homebuilders, contractors, developers, and referral partners to create a steady pipeline of residential and light commercial construction opportunities
• Spend time in the field meeting prospects, visiting active job sites, and identifying new business opportunities across Brandon, Sioux Falls, and nearby communities
• Develop project scopes, coordinate estimates, and help move opportunities from initial conversation through awarded work
• Serve as a trusted local point of contact for customers, supporting both business development and project handoff activities
• Partner with operations and field teams to support scheduling, communication, and service delivery as project volume expands
• Help strengthen local brand presence through consistent follow-up, community visibility, and relationship management
• Monitor market activity, competitor movement, and emerging project opportunities to support strategic growth
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and customer-first execution

Skill Set

• Experience in construction business development, contractor sales, estimating, project coordination, branch leadership, or a similar customer-facing role
• Strong understanding of residential construction, subcontractor relationships, building products, or contractor services
• Proven ability to generate leads, build trust with decision-makers, and convert relationships into revenue
• Confidence working independently in a hybrid and field-based environment
• Strong communication, follow-through, and relationship management skills
• Local market familiarity in the greater Sioux Falls area is strongly preferred
• Ability to balance growth-focused activity with practical coordination across internal teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, and comfort building momentum in an expanding market

Preferred Background

• Experience selling into builders, general contractors, specialty trades, or related construction channels
• Exposure to estimating, bidding, or quoting workflows
• Established ties within the Brandon and Sioux Falls construction community
• Background in residential construction, specialty subcontracting, or building materials is helpful