Strategic BD Manager — Seattle Growth & Partnerships (ESOP)

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA and life insurance

401(k) with matching

Generous ESOP program

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners in Seattle, WA seeks a strategic Business Development Manager for the Special Projects Group. The role focuses on developing opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and aligning business development with workload and long-term goals.

The ideal candidate has strong regional AEC connections, proven pursuit success, and the ability to lead go/no-go discussions and cross-team collaboration while representing the firm at industry events and associations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in business development or related construction role.
• Strong regional Seattle/Puget Sound AEC network.
• Proven track record in pursuing opportunities and client growth.
• Experience supporting proposals, presentations, interviews, and pursuits.
• Knowledge of regional commercial markets; TI work experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in CM/Business/Marketing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional lead-generation strategy.
• Identify short and long-term project opportunities through market research.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and partners.
• Create strategic account and market-sector plans for priority clients.
• Maintain lead and pursuit data to support forecasting.
• Collaborate with leadership and marketing on proposals and presentations.
• Interpret RFPs/RFQs and project materials to support differentiated pursuits.
• Lead go/no-go discussions and track win/loss metrics.
• Represent the company at associations, conferences, events.
• Monitor market trends and client needs for growth planning.

Skills

Relationship building

Market research

Strategic planning

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

NW Recruiting Partners in Seattle, WA seeks a strategic Business Development Manager for the Special Projects Group. The role focuses on developing opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and aligning business development with workload and long-term goals.

The ideal candidate has strong regional AEC connections, proven pursuit success, and the ability to lead go/no-go discussions and cross-team collaboration while representing the firm at industry events and associations.