Strategic Growth Director, Chicago Construction

Powers & Sons Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Vehicle allowance

Expense support

Job summary

Powers & Sons Construction in Chicago, IL, is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Business Development to drive growth in Chicagoland. This role emphasizes long-term partnerships, negotiated opportunities, and a pipeline of future engagements.

The ideal candidate will leverage existing relationships within healthcare, education, corporate clients, municipalities, architects, and industry partners to expand the company’s presence and secure >$10M projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business development, client development, operations leadership, or related experience within commercial construction preferred.
• Existing relationships within the Chicagoland construction and commercial real estate markets.
• Experience pursuing and securing negotiated commercial construction opportunities exceeding $10M.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction delivery, preconstruction, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic relationships with owners, developers, healthcare systems, school districts, corporate clients, architects, brokers, and industry partners throughout Chicagoland.
• Identify opportunities for negotiated commercial construction projects >$10M and build a robust pipeline.
• Represent the company at industry events and strengthen visibility in Chicago commercial real estate and construction communities.
• Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, and leadership to align pursuit strategy and client engagement.
• Support executive leadership in expanding relationships with new and existing clients and participate in strategic pursuits.

Skills

Strategic development

Executive presence

Relationship building

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

Powers & Sons Construction in Chicago, IL, is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Business Development to drive growth in Chicagoland. This role emphasizes long-term partnerships, negotiated opportunities, and a pipeline of future engagements.

The ideal candidate will leverage existing relationships within healthcare, education, corporate clients, municipalities, architects, and industry partners to expand the company’s presence and secure >$10M projects.