Business Development Manager
About The Position
Powers & Sons Construction is a third-generation, family-owned construction firm with nearly 60 years of experience building across northwest Indiana & the Greater Chicago market. Our reputation has been built on long-term relationships, operational excellence, integrity, and a culture that treats employees, clients, and partners like family. As we continue expanding our presence in healthcare, education, corporate, and developer-focused markets, we are seeking a strategic, relationship-driven business development leader to help shape the next chapter of our growth. This is not a transactional sales role. We are looking for a market-facing professional who understands the Chicago commercial construction landscape, values long-term partnerships, and can help generate meaningful negotiated opportunities across the region.
Requirements
- 10+ years of business development, client development, operational leadership, or related experience within commercial construction preferred
- Existing relationships within the Chicagoland construction and commercial real estate markets
- Experience pursuing and securing negotiated commercial construction opportunities exceeding $10M
- Strong understanding of commercial construction delivery, preconstruction, and operational processes
- Executive presence with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, strategic, and highly collaborative mindset
- Ability to represent the company professionally in client-facing and networking environments
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare construction relationships
- K-12 or higher education market relationships
- Corporate/commercial office relationships
- Developer and owner-side relationships
- Experience working with architects, brokers, and owner representatives
Responsibilities
- Develop and strengthen relationships with owners, developers, healthcare systems, school districts, corporate clients, architects, brokers, and industry partners throughout Chicagoland
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for negotiated commercial construction projects >$10M
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of future opportunities aligned with company growth goals
- Represent Powers & Sons Construction at industry organizations, networking events, conferences, and client functions
- Maintain active visibility within Chicago commercial real estate and construction communities
- Promote and strengthen the company’s brand and reputation across target markets
- Identify strategic growth opportunities within healthcare, education, corporate, and municipal sectors
- Develop client engagement strategies that lead to long-term partnerships and repeat business
- Support executive leadership in expanding relationships with new and existing clients
- Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, and leadership teams to align pursuit strategy and client engagement efforts
- Participate in strategic pursuits, interviews, presentations, and client meetings
- Help position the company for negotiated and relationship-based opportunities
- Maintain consistent communication and follow-through with clients and industry partners
- Foster trust-based relationships focused on long-term collaboration and service excellence
- Track and manage relationship activity and opportunity development
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Vehicle allowance and business development expense support
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term growth opportunity within a respected Chicago construction firm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
