Senior BD Leader: Design-Build & Client Partnerships

Miller Valentine; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long and short term disability

Wellbeing days

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Miller Valentine in Dayton, OH is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities. You will lead client acquisition, market research, and influencer engagement, coordinating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in business development and experience in construction project management, with a strong focus on design-build processes and high-quality proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, Real Estate, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience with a minimum of 5 in a business development role and a minimum of 3 in construction project management.
• Strong understanding of design-build and construction project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills—written and verbal.
• Proven ability to develop client-focused proposals and effectively lead pursuit strategies.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and strategic mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior VP of Business Development to implement BD strategies aligned with goals.
• Identify and evaluate new opportunities through market research and influencer engagement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with prospective clients and influencers to position the company.
• Prepare and execute strategic pursuit plans for high-priority targets.
• Provide leadership in understanding customer vision and coordinate among internal units.
• Oversee creation of proposals, presentations, and marketing materials reflecting capabilities.
• Act as liaison during pre-contract phase to address client needs and objectives.
• Collaborate with pre-construction and project teams to support transitions and satisfaction.
• Share knowledge of clients, markets and competitors internally.
• Maintain CRM with contacts, deals, and market intelligence.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Client relationship mgmt

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Miller Valentine in Dayton, OH is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities. You will lead client acquisition, market research, and influencer engagement, coordinating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in business development and experience in construction project management, with a strong focus on design-build processes and high-quality proposals.