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Business Development Manager

CivicMinds, Inc
Livonia, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven professional who understands the construction lifecycle and thrives at the intersection of strategy, client engagement, and revenue growth.


Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Act as a trusted partner, understanding client needs and aligning solutions accordingly
  • Track and enhance client satisfaction through feedback, reporting, and engagement

Business Development & Growth

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target markets
  • Develop and execute strategic outreach plans, leveraging research and market insights
  • Maintain and expand a strong network of owners, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Monitor market activity to proactively generate and qualify new leads

Sales Operations & Coordination

  • Manage CRM systems, pursuit tracking tools, and supplier portals
  • Support proposal development, quoting, and pipeline management
  • Collaborate closely with preconstruction, operations, and leadership teams to align on client expectations and project opportunities

Market Intelligence & Networking

  • Utilize data-driven and AI-supported research to identify trends and opportunities
  • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums
  • Stay ahead of market trends and competitive developments


Qualifications & Requirements

  • 10 years of experience in construction, with exposure to:
  • Business development
  • Preconstruction
  • Project management
  • Strong understanding of construction lifecycle and self-perform services (earthwork, concrete, steel, interiors)
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
  • Experience in industrial, automotive, energy, or mission-critical sectors preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with CRM tools, Viewpoint, and AI platforms is a plus


What We’re Looking For

  • A relationship-driven professional with strong networking capabilities
  • Proven ability to identify, develop, and close business opportunities
  • Strong communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and pipelines
  • Strategic thinker with a growth-oriented mindset


Why This Role

  • Opportunity to drive business growth in high-impact construction sectors
  • Join a company with a strong reputation in industrial and large-scale projects
  • High visibility role with direct impact on revenue and client strategy
  • Collaborative environment working closely with senior leadership and operations teams
  • Strong platform for career growth in business development leadership

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