Construction Market Leader

Jobot; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Madison, WI is seeking a Construction Market Leader for Commercial Strategic Development to spearhead growth in the Madison market and serve as the company’s face to clients and partners. You’ll align local opportunities with a well-resourced, growing organization and lead a cross-functional team to win major projects.

The role demands 8+ years in construction, a related bachelor's degree, and the ability to talk credibly about how buildings come together.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in construction and/or general contracting, including project management and cross-functional team work.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary representative in the Madison market, building relationships and expanding market presence.
• Support the sourcing and feasibility of new projects, including financial analysis, pro-forma modeling, and risk assessment.
• Own regional KPIs — backlog, project updates, talent review and major budgets/expenditures.
• Lead and support the local team to maintain a productive, collaborative office environment.
• Coordinate with functional leaders to mentor regional team members and drive accountability across the office.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Construction management degree

Job description

Job details:

Construction Market Leader - Commercial Strategic Development - Madison, WI

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kelly Anne Wight

Are you a fit?

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

My client is a well-established, privately held commercial construction firm with nearly 90 years in the industry. Built on a foundation of integrated construction services — from preconstruction through self-performance and design-build — they've built a reputation for delivering complex projects across healthcare, education, municipal, and commercial markets. With veteran leadership and a deep bench of in-house technical expertise, they've built lasting relationships with clients and partners across the Midwest.

Why join us

This is a unique opportunity to serve as the face of the company in the Madison market, building relationships, driving growth, and shaping the office's long-term strategy. You won't just be filling a seat; you'll be the primary connector between local opportunities and a well-resourced, growing organization.

What makes this company stand out:

• Veteran leadership with a long track record of delivering on promises
• A diversified, self-performing capability that sets projects up for success from day one
• A close-knit, relationship-driven culture built over nearly a century in business
• Strong repeat-client base and reputation across the Midwest
• Competitive base salary ($150K–$200K, based on experience) + performance-based bonus
• Full benefits package, 401(k), and generous PTO

Job Details

• Location: Madison, WI (in-office; candidates should reside within ~35 miles of downtown Madison)
• Reports to: SVP of Strategic Development and Marketing
• Serve as the primary representative of the company within the Madison market, building strong relationships and expanding market presence
• Support the sourcing and feasibility of new projects, including financial analysis, pro-forma modeling, and risk assessment
• Own regional KPIs — business development backlog, key project updates, talent review, and major budgets/expenditures
• Lead and support the local team to maintain a productive, collaborative office environment
• Actively participate in project pursuits and represent the company at community events to build brand and business opportunities
• Coordinate with functional leaders to mentor regional team members and drive accountability across the office
• 8+ years of experience in construction and/or general contracting, including project management and cross-functional team work
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred
• Must be able to speak credibly to the technical side of construction — this is a business development-driven role, but you need to be able to "talk the talk" on how a building actually comes together

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.