Business Development Manager (Independence Construction)

DiGeronimo Companies•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth and expanding Independence Construction's presence in the Columbus market. The role focuses on developing new client relationships, strengthening existing partnerships, identifying project opportunities, and positioning the company for continued success across its commercial markets. The manager works closely with company leadership, project teams, and marketing to support growth throughout Central Ohio. Independence Construction is a commercial construction management business headquartered in Northeast Ohio and part of the DiGeronimo Companies. Its affiliated companies provide self-perform services, and its development work brings an owner's approach to projects. The company emphasizes people, performance, and community, including safety, integrity, quality, value, and positive community impact.

Requirements

5–8 years of business development, client development, or marketing experience within the AEC industry.
Established professional network and relationships within the Columbus commercial construction market.
Strong understanding of the commercial construction industry, project delivery methods, and local market trends.
Proven ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and generate new business.
Experience with RFQ/RFP responses, proposal development, and client presentations.
Excellent communication, presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and pursuits.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute business development strategies to grow Independence Construction's presence and market share throughout Central Ohio.
Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities across commercial markets, including corporate, industrial, healthcare, education, institutional, and mixed-use.
Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, brokers, and other key industry partners.
Maintain and grow existing client relationships to encourage repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Develop and maintain a target client list to proactively identify key accounts, decision-makers, and future growth opportunities.
Monitor market activity and upcoming developments to identify trends, potential projects, and opportunities to position the company early in the project lifecycle.
Represent Independence Construction at industry events, networking functions, and community organizations to establish and maintain a strong presence in the Columbus business community.
Lead and coordinate RFQ/RFP, proposal, and interview processes with marketing, estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams.
Maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and project opportunities, tracking business development activity and progress toward goals.
Collaborate with company leadership and affiliated DiGeronimo Companies divisions to identify opportunities and align growth strategies.

Benefits

Weekly competitive pay.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
FSA and HSA.
Life insurance and optional family life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Wellness incentive program.
Paid holidays and PTO.
401(k) with company match.
Paid corporate training program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement.