Entrepreneurial BD Leader - Tampa Construction

Foresight; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

Company phone and vehicle allowance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings

Weekly pay cycle

Paid training and certifications

Career development

Job summary

Foresight, a Florida-based construction management firm with Tampa, Gainesville, and Jacksonville locations, seeks a bold Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Tampa market. You will report to the CEO and own opportunities across commercial, municipal, healthcare, higher education, and developer-driven portfolios.

In this high-visibility role, you’ll build relationships, refine proposals with marketing, and lead RFQs/RFPs to win strategic projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business development experience, with at least 3–5 years in the construction industry.
• Proven track record of generating and closing new business opportunities.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High sense of urgency, self-starter mindset, and strategic thinker with a focus on execution.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, focused on the Tampa market.

Responsibilities

• Grow market by identifying, qualifying, and pursuing new opportunities across targeted sectors.
• Develop and execute medium-term growth strategies to increase visibility and win rate.
• Stay ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and client needs to make decisive moves.
• Build and strengthen relationships with developers and public/private sector leaders.
• Elevate Foresight’s presence in Tampa through networking and community involvement.
• Lead pursuits with RFQs/RFPs and collaborate with marketing to sharpen proposals.
• Represent Foresight at industry events and associations.
• Coordinate with preconstruction, operations, and executive teams to align BD with goals.

Skills

Presentation

Negotiation

Communication

Execution

Independent work

Job description

Foresight, a Florida-based construction management firm with Tampa, Gainesville, and Jacksonville locations, seeks a bold Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Tampa market. You will report to the CEO and own opportunities across commercial, municipal, healthcare, higher education, and developer-driven portfolios.

In this high-visibility role, you’ll build relationships, refine proposals with marketing, and lead RFQs/RFPs to win strategic projects.