Business Development Manager (Construction)

Aston Carter•Washington, DC

3d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client in Washington DC is immediately hiring for a Business Development Manager to join their team. This is a full time permanent role and pay will vary based on years of experience. Qualified candidates will have an interview scheduled within 48 hours of resume submission.

Requirements

5–10+ years of business development, sales, or capture experience within the construction or related industry
Experience working in general contracting or design-build environments
Established network within the DC metro construction market, including relationships with contractors, developers, and/or public agencies
Proven track record of building a pipeline and contributing to or securing awarded work
Familiarity with RFP/RFQ processes and the full construction lifecycle (preconstruction through completion)
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Highly self-motivated with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of government contracting and public-sector pursuits

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the DC, Maryland, and Virginia construction market
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies (federal, state, local), developers, property managers, and commercial clients
Develop partnerships with subcontractors and industry partners to support project pursuits
Monitor and track upcoming RFPs, RFQs, and bid opportunities across public and private sectors
Lead pipeline development, opportunity qualification, and pursuit strategy
Collaborate with internal estimating and project teams on proposal development, bid strategies, and preconstruction efforts
Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and pre-bid meetings
Maintain accurate CRM tracking of leads, pursuits, and business development activities
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support growth strategy
Ensure alignment across teams to effectively position and win new work