Director of Business Development-Construction

We are partnering with a growing construction organization to identify a Director of Business Development to lead expansion efforts in the Michigan market. This is a unique opportunity to build and grow a new territory from the ground up, with strong internal support and a highly lucrative, performance-driven compensation structure.

This role is ideal for a motivated, entrepreneurial professional who thrives in a hunter-style environment, enjoys cold calling and networking, and has a strong understanding of construction, design-build, and preconstruction processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Establish and grow a new territory within the Michigan market and surrounding areas
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship building
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive market presence and revenue growth
• Network with industry partners including architects, engineers, brokers, and consultants
• Generate and qualify leads through cold calling and business development efforts
• Collaborate with internal teams on preconstruction services, estimating, and proposal development
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach through proposal and close
• Build long-term client relationships and convert prospects into repeat business
• Provide regular updates on pipeline activity and progress to leadership
• Travel locally to meet with clients, prospects, and partners as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• 5 years of business development or sales experience within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of design-build, estimating, and preconstruction processes
• Background in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related field preferred
• Proven success in a hunter-style role with strong cold calling and prospecting skills
• Ability to build relationships and develop a territory from the ground up
• Strong business acumen within the A/E/C industry
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of drive and accountability

Why This Opportunity:

• Opportunity to build and own a new territory with significant growth potential
• Highly lucrative, performance-based compensation tied to project success
• Strong leadership support and established infrastructure behind you
• Ability to make a direct impact on market growth and brand presence
• Ideal for someone looking to grow their career while building something from the ground up

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven business development professional who wants to take ownership of a market, grow a territory, and be rewarded for their success.