What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business Development - Construction position at Scion Staffing?
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Director of Business Development (Commercial Construction) on behalf of our client, a well-established commercial construction firm based in Southern California. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level business development leader to drive strategic growth and expand the project pipeline within the San Diego market.
Position Overview
The Director of Business Development will play a critical role in driving new business opportunities and expanding the company’s presence within the San Diego commercial construction market. This individual will leverage existing relationships and build new partnerships with developers, brokers, and key stakeholders to secure large-scale projects and contribute to long-term strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
This role offers a competitive base salary of $160,000–$225,000, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives. Additional details will be provided during the interview process!
About Our Search Firm
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Position Overview
The Director of Business Development will play a critical role in driving new business opportunities and expanding the company’s presence within the San Diego commercial construction market. This individual will leverage existing relationships and build new partnerships with developers, brokers, and key stakeholders to secure large-scale projects and contribute to long-term strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business development efforts across the San Diego and broader Southern California market
- Leverage and expand relationships with developers, brokers, architects, and industry partners
- Identify, pursue, and secure large-scale commercial construction projects (often $50M )
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align business development strategies with operational capabilities
- Contribute to overall company growth strategy and market positioning
- Represent the organization at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings
- Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and oversee deal progression
- 10 years of senior-level business development experience within commercial construction or a related industry
- Strong, existing relationships within the San Diego commercial real estate and development market
- Proven track record of successfully bringing in large-scale construction projects
- Strategic thinker with strong leadership presence and ability to influence stakeholders
- Highly relationship-driven, proactive, and collaborative
- Familiarity with CRM tools and construction/project systems is a plus
- Base salary: $160,000 – $220,000 (flexible depending on experience)
- Performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid role based in San Diego / Southern California
- Full-time, with flexibility for client meetings and industry engagement
This role offers a competitive base salary of $160,000–$225,000, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives. Additional details will be provided during the interview process!
About Our Search Firm
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Salary : $160,000 - $220,000