Construction Business Development Specialist — ESOP & Growth

BNBuilders; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Parental leave

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) with match

ESOP (employee ownership)

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

BNBuilders is seeking a Business Development Specialist to build client relationships and drive project opportunities. You will develop proposals, coordinate qualifications, and present to clients while collaborating with project managers and estimators.

You will coordinate timelines, gather information, draft narratives, and ensure documentation meets client requirements; participate in meetings, marketing, and market research to support growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of business development, marketing, estimating, project coordination, or related experience in construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent combination considered.
• Experience supporting proposal development, qualifications packages, or client pursuit efforts is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, professional documents.
• Highly organized with time management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe InDesign, CRM platforms, or proposal management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of qualifications, proposals, and presentations with BD team, PMs, estimators, and support groups.
• Assist in coordinating proposal efforts by gathering project information, tracking deliverables, and defining scope and responsibilities.
• Draft and edit proposal narratives, qualifications packages, and marketing materials to communicate capabilities and approach.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet deadlines and ensure documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Communicate outcomes and client feedback to internal stakeholders; align expectations and next steps.
• Maintain proposal logs, CRM records, and BD reports to track opportunities and status.
• Help build relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and partners to support new opportunities.
• Participate in client meetings, networking events, pre-bid conferences, and site visits as needed.
• Support BD initiatives, including market research and upcoming project opportunities.
• Assist with other BD and marketing activities to support team goals and strategy.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Construction Management/Communications

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

CRM platforms

Proposal management software

Job description

BNBuilders is seeking a Business Development Specialist to build client relationships and drive project opportunities. You will develop proposals, coordinate qualifications, and present to clients while collaborating with project managers and estimators.

You will coordinate timelines, gather information, draft narratives, and ensure documentation meets client requirements; participate in meetings, marketing, and market research to support growth.