What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development & Marketing Manager position at A. Autiello Construction Co.?
About the Role
A. Autiello Construction Co. is seeking a relationship-driven Business Development & Marketing Manager to help expand our pipeline of high-quality commercial, healthcare, academic, and industrial projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. This role combines proactive business development, client relationship management, proposal leadership, and brand marketing in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Ideal Candidate Background
We are especially interested in candidates with a commercial product representative or capital equipment sales background who already maintain strong relationships with architects, engineers, facility managers, and hospital decision-makers. An existing, active network of A/E firms, owner representatives, and healthcare facilities contacts across New England and the Mid-Atlantic is a major advantage. Experience selling into or supporting healthcare, academic, or commercial construction projects is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & New Opportunity Generation
- Lead market research to identify addressable opportunities and prioritize high-potential projects
- Drive proactive outreach and cultivate new and existing client relationships
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline of qualified opportunities
- Attend industry conferences and seminars; arrange speaking engagements for senior leadership
- Engage in client entertainment and networking activities with potential and existing clients
Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagement and relationship nurturing
- Coordinate client meetings, networking events, and follow-up activities to strengthen long-term partnerships
- Support client entertainment and business development initiatives
Proposal & Pursuit Leadership
- Draft, edit, and produce high-quality proposals, RFQs, RFPs, qualifications packages, and presentations
- Develop compelling narratives, project descriptions, case studies, and interview materials
- Coordinate with internal teams (estimating, project management, safety, etc.) to deliver winning submissions
Marketing & Brand Management
- Lead content creation for social media, LinkedIn, website updates, and marketing collateral
- Manage brand voice and visual consistency across all materials
- Support award submissions, thought leadership, event promotion, and overall firm visibility efforts
- Track marketing effectiveness and help shape the company’s growth strategy
Skills and Attributes
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a small, high-performing team
- Curious, proactive problem-solver with a genuine interest in highly technical commercial construction, client relationships, and marketing
- Professional demeanor with the confidence to interact with senior leadership and clients
- Willingness to travel quarterly within the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions
Sales Focus & Project Criteria
- Target Prospects & Clients: Architects/Engineers/Designers, Project Management Firms, Hospitals, Private Educational Institutions, Fortune 500 Companies, Banks/Credit Unions, Owner Representatives, Developers & Retailers
- Target Project Criteria: $3M – $20M (minimum $500K) located across New England and within a 75-mile radius of New York City
Work Location
Primary office: 125 Carlsbad St, Cranston, RI 02920
Hybrid / Remote work permitted
Occasional travel required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
- 4 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or proposal management (AEC/construction industry experience strongly preferred)
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to winning new work
- Commercial product representative or capital equipment sales background with an existing network of architects, facility managers, and hospital decision-makers strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM tools; InDesign/Photoshop experience a plus
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
About A. Autiello Construction Co., Inc.
A. Autiello Construction Company, Inc. (AACC) is a construction management company focused on delivering highly technical commercial, academic, life sciences, industrial, hospitality, and retail construction projects throughout the Northeast. For the past twenty-nine years, AACC has earned a strong reputation for attention to detail and process-driven project management.
In addition to hard bidding on pre-designed projects, AACC specializes in collaborative delivery methods, including Construction Management, Design/Assist, Design/Build, Engineer-Procure-Construct, FEED (Front End Engineering and Design), and IPD Alliance. The firm also offers a wide range of consulting services to institutions, municipalities, banks, developers, and sureties, including program management, project feasibility analysis, cost estimating, project audits, and permit expediting.
AACC maintains a broad geographic footprint, having completed projects in seven states over the past three years. As a labor-neutral construction management firm, AACC maintains strong partnerships with union labor while also working with merit-based subcontractors for maximum flexibility.
Core Values
- Be firm, fair, and friendly when dealing with all project stakeholders
- Consistently deliver solutions-focused, process-driven results with timely execution and superior client value
- Have a vested interest in the success of our clients and subcontractors
- Take pride in your work and act in the most professional manner possible
- Be a team player — do not permit laziness or carelessness by anyone; safety is critical
- Be proactive and self-motivated; do not leave things for the last minute
Salary : $500,000