Growth Director, Commercial Construction (Autonomy)

Australia-Employment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a Chicago-based lead on a premier construction projects, seeks a Director of Business Development to drive revenue growth and secure key client relationships. You will lead pursuit efforts, collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams, and shape market strategy in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

The role demands a proven track record in commercial construction growth, strategic vision, and the ability to operate autonomously with a strong network in Chicago's real estate

Qualifications

• 7–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles within commercial construction or a related industry.
• Proven track record of generating new business and closing deals within the general contracting or real estate development space.
• Strong existing network within the Chicagoland construction, real estate, or development community preferred.
• Deep understanding of construction delivery methods, project lifecycles, and client expectations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to drive new revenue opportunities across targeted markets.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new client relationships with developers, owners, brokers, and industry partners.
• Maintain and expand existing client relationships to generate repeat business.
• Lead the full lifecycle of the pursuit process, including lead generation, qualification, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams to align client needs with project execution strategies.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings to enhance brand presence.
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and pipeline opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client-facing

Negotiation

Networking

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

Jobot, a Chicago-based lead on a premier construction projects, seeks a Director of Business Development to drive revenue growth and secure key client relationships. You will lead pursuit efforts, collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams, and shape market strategy in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

The role demands a proven track record in commercial construction growth, strategic vision, and the ability to operate autonomously with a strong network in Chicago's real estate