Head of Business Development - Construction

Blue Signal Search; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive level compensation

Performance-based incentives

Opportunity to influence national growth strategy

Job summary

An industry-leading construction organization in the United States is seeking a Managing Director of Development to lead business development initiatives. This strategic role will shape the growth strategy, influence multimillion and billion dollar project pipelines, and build executive relationships across key markets. Candidates should have 10 to 20 years of construction industry experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers competitive compensation, performance incentives, and a dynamic work culture focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 10 to 20 years of experience within the construction industry.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing teams and driving accountability.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead national business development strategy across multiple verticals.
• Oversee and refine pipeline management processes.
• Build and maintain executive level relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Construction methods

Project execution

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Job description

Are you a strategic builder who thrives at the intersection of relationships, market intelligence, and execution? An industry-leading construction organization is entering a pivotal phase of national growth and is seeking a Managing Director of Development to shape and scale its business development function. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will influence multimillion and billion dollar project pipelines, guide enterprise growth strategy, and partner directly with executive leadership to drive long-term success across key markets such as advanced manufacturing, mission critical infrastructure, and large-scale commercial builds.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive executive level compensation with performance-based incentives and long-term rewards
• Opportunity to influence national growth strategy and major project pursuits
• High visibility with executive leadership and direct impact on company direction
• Entrepreneurial environment with strong financial backing and expansion plans
• Collaborative culture focused on ownership, results, and innovation

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and orchestrate national business development strategy across multiple verticals, ensuring alignment with organizational growth objectives
• Oversee and refine pipeline management processes, evaluating opportunity quality, prioritization, and conversion into secured backlog
• Build and maintain executive level relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and strategic partners
• Guide complex pursuit efforts from early engagement through contract execution, aligning internal teams to deliver compelling and differentiated solutions
• Partner cross functionally with preconstruction, operations, and executive leadership to ensure seamless execution from concept through completion
• Establish structure, accountability, and performance standards across a growing development team, including direct and indirect reports
• Translate market trends, competitive insights, and economic factors into actionable strategies that drive revenue growth
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on market positioning, expansion opportunities, and long-term business planning

Skill Set and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 10 to 20 years of experience within the construction industry, with a strong background in business development, preconstruction, or project execution
• Proven leadership experience overseeing teams and driving accountability for pipeline performance and results
• Strong understanding of construction methods, project lifecycle, and cost drivers, with the ability to connect technical insight to business strategy
• Demonstrated success leading complex pursuits and securing large scale projects
• Ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders across multiple regions or business units
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to engage senior level clients and internal leaders
• Strategic thinker with strong decision-making capabilities and a proactive, results oriented mindset

Preferred Experience:

• Background in large scale commercial or industrial construction environments
• Experience with design build or collaborative delivery models
• Exposure to high growth environments with evolving structures and processes
• Track record of building or transforming business development functions
• Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable strategies