What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development position at Rodgers Builders, Inc.?
About Us:
At Rodgers, we’re not just building structures — we’re building the future of the Carolinas. From hospitals that heal to campuses that educate, our work shapes the communities where we live and serve. As a leading construction manager in the Southeast, we take pride in delivering meaningful projects that improve lives, spark innovation, and stand the test of time.
As a Rodgers team member, you’ll be part of a company known for safety, quality, and making an impact that lasts. With a comprehensive benefits package, a culture that puts people first, and opportunities to grow alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry, you’ll join a team that shares one cohesive mission: to build buildings with purpose, to build relationships with integrity, to build people who lead, and to build communities with care.
Position:
• Lead Business Development professional in the Raleigh Regional Office
• Reports to Executive Vice President (33 years at Rodgers)
• Joins an existing team of three Business Development professionals (Charlotte,
Charleston and Greenville, SC)
• Will work collaboratively with an existing Marketing and Communications
Department (7 people) stationed throughout all of our regional offices (including
Raleigh)
• Territory – Raleigh/RTP, Durham, Greensboro/Triad, and Greenville, NC
What's Great About This Role:
- High impact, high visibility- plays a key role in strategy and execution for the Raleigh Regional Office market/territory
- Entrepreneurial in nature, uses relationship and industry experience to lead all business development operations for the Raleigh market area
- Diverse client base in an established market
Qualifications/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Previous commercial construction, subcontractor, or architect industry experience
- Previous experience with written proposal/presentation drafting and compilation (in coordination with Marketing and Communications department leaders)
- Resides in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Research Triangle Park) greater metropolitan area
- Consultative sales experience selling services
- Ability to draft a professional interest letter and write proposal question(s) content related to how we deliver our service to a prospective client
Responsibilities / Essential Functions:
- Direct leadership oversight, responsibility, and coordination of project pursuits, including RFQ/RFP/Interview/Presentation preparation responses with Marketing and Communications support and Operations/Superintendent team involvement/support
- Assist Marketing and Communications leaders with content related to marketing collateral for client pre-RFQ/RFP solicitations
- Market sector research (statistics, trends, periodical monitoring, conference/association attendance) within the company's focus markets (Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Senior Living, Commercial Office, Community/Cultural and Civic/Government)
- Monitoring existing client satisfaction and future construction plans
- Cultivating new client relationships and educating new client prospects within the Rodgers' market sector focus, including weekly breakfast, lunch, and dinner engagements, as well as overnight engagements related to clients’ interests
- Enhance existing client relationships in coordination with existing Rodgers' Operations leadership.
- Ability to pursue multiple prospective project pursuits simultaneously
- Track and report ongoing progress of multiple project pursuits (via Salesforce online/cloud-based pursuit management program)
- Display a working knowledge of tracking company project pursuit results - past and present (via Salesforce)
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the preconstruction services we offer (including Design-Assist, Target Value Delivery, and Prefabrication)
- Participate and assist with the coordination of community engagement-related events that support our client’s interests.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit package:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Telehealth
- Paid Days Off, Sick Days Off, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays
- Jury Duty Leave
- Family Leave
- Paid Parental & Pregnancy Leave
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Pre-tax Insurance Premium Plan
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Education and Training Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal & ID Theft Services
- Competitive Salary
- Employee Referral Program
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities