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Marine Business Development Manager

Garney Construction
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION

AMarine Business Development Managerposition is available inNashville, TN, and surrounding markets. The successful candidate will leverage their marine industry experience to drive opportunities in infrastructure projects and/or construction projects for marine structures. They will have a deep understanding of the markets, have had exposure to both public, private,and industrial owners. They will understand the Marine Construction industry and have the ability to create and leverage relationships, uncover opportunities, and lead the pursuit for Marine construction projects.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with regional public, private, and industrial clients, consultants, and other key regional stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute strategies to introduce Garney to prospective clients in the Marine industry.
  • In collaboration with the regional Operations teams, develops and leads business development strategy.
  • Investigates and understands the internal business processes of clients, their needs and project drivers, and can discuss relevant business challenges for each.
  • Leads the Go/No-Go decision-making process. Provides the critical information regional Operations teams need to determine the viability of a pursuit.
  • Leads the proposal process for services in response to invitations to bid and provides leadership and direction to proposal team from inception (capture planning stage) to completion (proposal submission / interview stage).
  • Demonstrate leadership in the Marine Construction market industry, engaging in associations and conferences as an industry leader and frequent presenter.
  • Leadership in development and execution of regional / industry-specific marketing and branding plans, in collaboration with corporate marketing staff, including plans for local/regional conferences, events, and industry networking.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of regional trends and competition. Be aware of recent project awards in the region.
  • Works closely with Garney Marketing, Estimating, and Operations teams to develop and execute strategies and new methods for Marine construction projects.
  • Actively documents all prospect activity in accordance with Garney's processes and methodologies using the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, Cosential / Unanet.
  • Efficiently manages time to focus on the highest priority activities that align with the strategy and business plan.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • 4-year degree or equivalent preferred. In Engineering or Construction Management a plus.
  • At least 5 years of diversified experience in Marineinfrastructure specific programs/project management and strategic business development is preferred.
  • Comprehensive understanding of CMAR, Design Build, P3 and other collaborative delivery methods is required.
  • Prior business development or sales experience is a plus.
  • Proposal development, creative writing skills are a plus.
  • Strong work and personal ethics, self-motivated and results driven.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
  • A proven record of successfully creating interest and intrigue for a technical product or service.
  • Consistently exceed expectations on meeting goals.
  • Function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for delivering results is set high.
  • Enjoy collaborating with clients while understanding their diverse personalities and their business needs.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally with short notice. A flexible schedule is critical.
LET'S TALK THE PERKS!
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401K Retirement Plan.
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Long-term Disability, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Plans.
  • Holidays and PTO
  • Phone and vehicle allowance
CONTACT US

If you are interested in this Business Development Manager position is available in Nashville, TN, and the surrounding markets, then please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Garney Construction, go to careers.garney.com.If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact Sydney Glosson by email at sydney.glosson@garney.com.

Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Agency Disclaimer:All vendors must have a signed Garney Construction Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney Construction or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney Construction. In such cases, Garney Construction will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.


Garney Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.


 

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