Site Development BDM

Manatal; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Commission opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Manatal is seeking a Site Development Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities in site development and civil construction markets. This role focuses on building relationships with various stakeholders to ensure success in project pursuits.

The ideal candidate has 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a background in site development. The position comes with a yearly salary range of $70k to $85k, plus benefits, commission, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in business development within construction, especially site development.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction and project lifecycle within civil/site work.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and project documents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry players.
• Lead the proposal and bidding process.
• Research market trends and project pipelines.
• Attend industry events to generate leads.
• Provide reports on business development activities.

Skills

Business development experience

Strong client relationship skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical understanding of site development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Construction Management, Civil Engineering

Job description

Site Development BusinessDevelopment Manager

The Site Development Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth by identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities in site development/earthwork, and civil construction markets. This role focuses on building relationships with developers, general contractors, municipalities, engineering firms, and property owners to position the company as the preferred partner for site development services. This is a salaried position with benefits and additional bonus or commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in site development, civil construction, earthwork, utilities, grading, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with real estate developers, GCs, engineers, architects, municipal decision-makers, and industry partners.
• Lead the proposal and bidding process, including opportunity tracking, preconstruction coordination, scope of development, pricing support, and presentations.
• Research local and regional markets to identify trends, project pipelines, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic growth.
• Attend industry events, networking functions, and pre-bid meetings to expand company visibility and generate leads.
• Collaborate with operations, estimating, preconstruction, and executive leadership to ensure accurate proposals and strong project delivery alignment.
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities and provide weekly/monthly reports on business development activities.
• Support strategic partnerships and teaming agreements with subcontractors, engineering firms, and developers.
• Represent the company brand with professionalism, demonstrating strong technical understanding of site development, infrastructure, and construction services.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in business development within construction, preferably with experience in site development, civil, land development, or earthwork.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, and project lifecycle within civil/site work.
• Proven track record of building client relationships and securing new project opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• The ability to interpret plans, specifications, and project documents is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Yearly Salary range is 70k to 85k plus benefits. Commission and Bonus opportunities available.