Raleigh Construction Biz Dev Lead: Proposals & Partnerships

Just Construction Recruitment; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Raleigh-area team in commercial construction. You will lead project pursuits, develop compelling proposals, and build key client relationships across Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Senior Living, Commercial, and Civic sectors.

The role requires strong communication skills, experience with proposals and client presentations, and the ability to travel within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience within commercial construction, subcontracting, architecture or a related industry.
• Proven experience with proposals, presentations and client-facing business development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory, including Raleigh/Durham, Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Eastern North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project pursuits, including RFQs, RFPs and interview presentations.
• Work closely with Marketing, Operations and Superintendent teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations.
• Develop professional interest letters and proposal content tailored to prospective clients.
• Research market sectors, industry trends, upcoming projects and key clients.
• Identify and develop new client relationships and future project opportunities.
• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships alongside Operations leadership.
• Monitor client satisfaction and upcoming construction plans.
• Manage multiple project pursuits simultaneously and track progress through CRM/Salesforce.
• Maintain an understanding of the company's preconstruction services, including Design-Assist, Target Value Delivery and Prefabrication.
• Attend industry conferences, association events and client meetings to develop relationships and identify opportunities.
• Support community and client engagement initiatives.
• Track historical pursuit results and use market intelligence to help shape future business development strategies.

Skills

Communication

Proposal development

Client relationships

Salesforce

Pursuit management

Market research

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Raleigh-area team in commercial construction. You will lead project pursuits, develop compelling proposals, and build key client relationships across Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Senior Living, Commercial, and Civic sectors.

The role requires strong communication skills, experience with proposals and client presentations, and the ability to travel within the territory.