Strategic Growth Manager – Structural Steel

gpac; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Retirement options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

gpac seeks a Business Development Manager for structural steel to drive growth by identifying opportunities and building long-term client relationships across the U.S. You will lead strategic initiatives to expand the firm’s footprint in design-build and fabrication markets while promoting safety, quality, and innovation.

Present our PCI S2 and AISC certifications, showcase virtual construction capabilities, and collaborate with internal teams to craft tailored proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of business development or sales in structural steel, construction, or fabrication.
• Experience with Design-Build/Design-Assist and BIM/virtual construction tools.
• Strong network with design firms, GCs, or owners in commercial sectors.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker with high safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate and nurture business leads within construction, design-build firms, and general contracting sectors.
• Position the company as a trusted early-stage partner in Design-Assist and Design-Build projects.
• Present certifications and capabilities, including PCI S2, AISC, virtual construction, and lean-building methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to craft tailored proposals, project scopes, and presentations.
• Manage and expand relationships with architects, engineers, general contractors, and owners.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to strengthen visibility.
• Monitor project pipelines, track competitor activity, and analyze market trends.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Revit

Tekla

SDS/2

Navisworks

Job description

gpac seeks a Business Development Manager for structural steel to drive growth by identifying opportunities and building long-term client relationships across the U.S. You will lead strategic initiatives to expand the firm’s footprint in design-build and fabrication markets while promoting safety, quality, and innovation.

Present our PCI S2 and AISC certifications, showcase virtual construction capabilities, and collaborate with internal teams to craft tailored proposals.