Project Development Leader Jacksonville

Estrem & Co.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing General Contractor is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead operations in Jacksonville, Florida. This key executive role focuses on driving growth and efficiency, particularly in K-12, higher education, and government markets. The ideal candidate will possess strong operational leadership skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and exceptional communication abilities. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a Master’s preferred. Equity participation is part of the offer, positioning leaders for influence and long-term upside.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership experience within a General Contractor, particularly across education, municipal, or government projects.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
• Exceptional communication skills and a track record of building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of daily operations while driving strategic initiatives to support growth, profitability, and efficiency.
• Lead business development efforts and strengthen client relationships, focusing on K-12, Higher Education, Municipal, and Government markets.
• Mentor, develop, and hold teams accountable while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and results.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to shape long-term strategy and market positioning.

Skills

Operational leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Construction software

Operational software

Job description

Vice President of Business Development – Greater Jacksonville

Are you an entrepreneurial construction leader ready to make a measurable impact and grow alongside a high-performing organization?

We are partnering with a fast-growing General Contractor headquartered in Gainesville, with established offices in Orlando and Jacksonville, to identify a Vice President of Business Development to lead and scale their Jacksonville operations. This is a key executive role with equity participation, designed for leaders who want both influence and long-term upside.

The Opportunity

This firm is on a strong growth trajectory and is intentionally building an executive team that thinks and operates like owners. The VP of Business Development will play a critical role in operational excellence, market expansion, and team development across Northeast Florida.

What You’ll Do

• Provide executive oversight of daily operations while driving strategic initiatives to support growth, profitability, and efficiency
• Lead business development efforts and strengthen client relationships, with a strong focus on K-12, Higher Education, Municipal, and Government markets in the Jacksonville area
• Mentor, develop, and hold teams accountable while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and results
• Partner closely with senior leadership to shape long‑term strategy and market positioning

What You Bring

• Proven operational leadership experience within a General Contractor, particularly across education, municipal, or government projects
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution
• Exceptional communication skills and a track record of building long‑term client relationships
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
• Proficiency with construction and operational software platforms