Strategic Project Development & Partnerships Lead

Harkins Builders, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability

HSA/FSA

401k Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Profit Sharing Program

Performance Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Mileage and Expense Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Jury Duty Pay

Bereavement Pay

Training Programs & Seminars

Wellness Programs

Membership with Associated Builders &

Job summary

Harkins Builders, Inc. is seeking a project development manager in the DMV to build client relationships with developers, architects, and industry partners while guiding pursuit strategies with marketing, preconstruction, and operations teams.

You will manage leads in CRM (Dynamics preferred), prepare proposals, attend early-stage strategy meetings, and develop long-term client relationships, targeting repeat business and new opportunities in the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, construction, marketing, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction or development, preferably in a business development role.
• Excellent understanding of preconstruction and construction operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Thrives in a networking environment and confident to take on a challenge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM software; Dynamics experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with using AI-enabled tools to support research and client intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop pursuit strategies and marketing/proposal packages.
• Maintain client relationships and lead tracking in CRM.
• Prepare client presentations and attend early-stage strategy meetings.
• Collaborate with marketing, preconstruction, and operations to pursue opportunities.
• Attend association functions to generate leads.

Skills

Networking

Communication skills

Relationship management

MS Office

CRM (Dynamics)

AI tools

DMV connections

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, management, construction, marketing, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

CRM software

Job description

Harkins Builders, Inc. is seeking a project development manager in the DMV to build client relationships with developers, architects, and industry partners while guiding pursuit strategies with marketing, preconstruction, and operations teams.

You will manage leads in CRM (Dynamics preferred), prepare proposals, attend early-stage strategy meetings, and develop long-term client relationships, targeting repeat business and new opportunities in the district.