Senior Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions

HITT Contracting Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Premium health coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. seeks a Senior Manager for Mergers and Acquisitions to identify and evaluate acquisition targets across U.S. markets. You will build pipelines, develop market maps, and present findings to executive leadership, reporting to the CFO.

The role requires 5+ years in M&A or related fields, strong financial acumen, and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint. Travel to targets will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or economics required.
• 5+ years in M&A, corporate development, private equity, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to evaluate financial position and valuation drivers.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with industry research databases.

Responsibilities

• Research and map markets across the United States to identify regions with strong acquisition potential.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition targets aligned to the business model.
• Develop market maps, competitive landscapes, and target profiles that communicate opportunity, fit, and risk.
• Build investment theses for prioritized markets and targets, including strategic rationale and preliminary financials.
• Present research findings and recommendations to operations executives, finance, and leadership.
• Coordinate with leadership and departments to support due diligence on targets.
• Refine repeatable research methodologies and screening criteria to scale M&A.
• Travel as needed to research markets and meet targets.

Skills

Market research

Financial analysis

Communication

Independent work

Structured thinking

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Research databases

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Senior Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions Job Description

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Senior Manager is responsible for identifying, researching, and evaluating acquisition targets across U.S. markets that align with the company's diversification strategy and business model. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for building the target pipeline that informs the company's acquisition strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and map key markets across the United States to identify regions and verticals with strong acquisition potential
• Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition targets that fit the company's business model, using public records, industry databases, licensing data, trade publications, and direct outreach
• Develop market maps, competitive landscapes, and target profiles that clearly communicate opportunity, fit, and risk
• Build investment theses for prioritized markets and targets, including strategic rationale, competitive positioning, and preliminary financial assessment
• Present research findings and recommendations to operations executives, finance, and executive leadership
• Coordinate with executive leadership and corporate resources department heads to support due diligence on prioritized targets
• Build and refine repeatable research methodologies, screening criteria, and tools to support the M&A function as it scales
• Travel as needed to research markets and meet with prospective targets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in business, finance, or economics preferred
• 5+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, private equity, investment banking, or management consulting
• Demonstrated experience independently researching markets or companies and producing clear, decision-ready analysis
• Strong financial acumen, including the ability to evaluate a company's financial position and assess valuation drivers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with industry research databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex research clearly and concisely to executive audiences
• Work independently and take ownership of research from initial market scan through final recommendation
• Approach ambiguous problems with curiosity and structured thinking
• Organize and prioritize multiple concurrent research efforts against deadlines
• Exercise sound business judgment in distinguishing high-quality opportunities from low-quality ones
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to senior leadership
• Take initiative and seek responsibility beyond the scope of assigned tasks
• Collaborate effectively across the organization

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00 Compensation in other cities and states may vary.

HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Since 1937, HITT Contracting has grown to be one for the top 10 general contractors in the U.S. with 16 offices nationwide. We continue to expand across the country, leading us to new locations and expanding into new work types.

HITT has a workforce of more than 3,300 team members companywide, and we’re looking for driven candidates to join our team who want to grow with us and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.