Strategic Business Development Manager – Seattle (ESOP)

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA, EAP, Life, Disability, andPet

401(k) with matching

Generous ESOP program

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners in Seattle, WA is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager for the Special Projects Group. The role focuses on expanding the pipeline across the Greater Seattle market by building relationships with owners, developers, and industry partners while aligning BD efforts with workload and long-term goals.

The candidate will lead lead-generation, market research, and pursuit activities, collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and marketing to drive competitive

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in business development, client development, preconstruction, PM, or related commercial construction role.
• Strong relationships and credibility within Greater Seattle AEC community.
• Proven ability to develop project opportunities and growth in client relationships.
• Experience supporting proposals, presentations, interviews, and marketing or pursuit efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional lead-generation strategy aligned with goals, workload, and target markets.
• Identify short and long-term project opportunities through market research and client outreach.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and other partners.
• Create strategic account and market-sector plans for priority clients and opportunities.
• Maintain lead, client interaction, and pursuit data to support forecasting and resource planning.
• Work with leadership, preconstruction, operations, and marketing on strategies, proposals, and pitches.
• Interpret RFPs/RFQs and owner requirements to support differentiated pursuits.
• Lead go/no-go discussions and track win/loss, lessons learned, and KPIs.
• Represent the company at industry associations, conferences, and events.
• Monitor market trends and client needs to inform growth plans.

Skills

Relationship building

Market research

Proposal support

Communication skills

Preconstruction experience

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

NW Recruiting Partners in Seattle, WA is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager for the Special Projects Group. The role focuses on expanding the pipeline across the Greater Seattle market by building relationships with owners, developers, and industry partners while aligning BD efforts with workload and long-term goals.

The candidate will lead lead-generation, market research, and pursuit activities, collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and marketing to drive competitive