What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Construction Development position at Trueline?
We are seeking a Head of Construction Development to join the growing team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This senior leadership role is ideal for a highly connected construction executive who can drive strategic growth, strengthen client partnerships, and help shape the future direction of a respected and expanding construction services practice.
What You'll Do as the Head of Construction Development:
- Lead business development efforts across public and private sector construction and environmental projects
- Identify growth opportunities and develop pursuit strategies that drive repeat and expanded business
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners
- Serve as a senior representative of the organization in meetings, industry associations, conferences, and trade events
- Support proposal development, cost estimating, and technical strategy for new project pursuits
- Provide senior oversight of construction and field services project planning and execution
- Review project budgets, financial performance, utilization forecasting, and staffing plans
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, safety standards, and client and regulatory requirements
- Mentor and guide project teams, field personnel, and emerging leaders across the organization
- Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term strategy, market positioning, and service expansion initiatives
- Contribute to organizational planning, staffing strategy, and operational resource decisions
Must-Haves as the Head of Construction Development:
- 20 years of progressive experience in construction, environmental, civil, or related professional services
- Proven success driving business growth through client relationships and market development
- Strong understanding of public and private sector construction delivery methods and procurement processes
- Experience in a senior leadership, operations, or practice-building role
- Strong financial, operational, and strategic decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to lead teams while remaining engaged in project execution and client delivery
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard business applications
- Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to travel to project sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area as needed
Nice-to-Haves as the Head of Construction Development:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Existing relationships with Bay Area public agencies, developers, consultants, or infrastructure clients
- Experience within environmental remediation, civil construction, or field services organizations
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and environmental construction requirements
- Experience mentoring high-performing construction and operations teams
Benefits Offered:
- Flexible hybrid work environment with office and remote flexibility
- Opportunity to shape and grow a high-impact construction services division
- Leadership visibility and influence within a respected and growing organization
- Collaborative culture focused on long-term client relationships and operational excellence
- Stable project pipeline across public and private sector markets
- Career-defining opportunity for a senior construction leader seeking strategic influence and autonomy
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Salary : $225,000 - $275,000