Weeks Construction - Business Development Manager

Kiewit•Bayonne, NJ

2d•$182,000 - $191,000

About The Position

Weeks Marine is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support strategic growth of its marine construction business throughout the Northeast. The role develops long-term relationships with project owners, engineering firms, industry partners, and key decision-makers to identify opportunities and build a stronger pipeline of repeat clients. The successful candidate understands the regional construction landscape, identifies opportunities aligned with Weeks Marine’s technical capabilities, and helps shape long-term growth strategy in close collaboration with senior leadership. Weeks Marine is a marine, dredging, and tunneling contractor with expertise in complex marine infrastructure, including ports, waterways, bridges, waterfront facilities, and other technically challenging construction environments. The position is based in Cranford, New Jersey, or the surrounding area, including New York. Regional travel is required for client relationships, industry events, networking, trade shows, and other business development activities. The role may require work outside normal business hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Base compensation is $182,000–$191,000 per year; actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skill set, and location. Full-time staff employees are offered medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness and employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability coverage; retirement plans with matching; and paid time off. Weeks Marine and Kiewit are equal opportunity employers.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience in business development, construction operations, project management, or related leadership within heavy civil, marine, infrastructure, or industrial construction.
Strong knowledge of the New York/New Jersey construction market and its owners, engineering firms, contractors, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships, develop opportunities, and establish long-term partnerships.
Understanding of complex construction projects, delivery methods, and competitive positioning.
Experience partnering with senior leadership on growth strategies.
Strong business acumen, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self-directed and collaborative.
Ability to travel regionally and work outside normal business hours as needed.
Regular, reliable attendance and ability to complete work and deadlines on time.
Ability to communicate professionally and perform work safely in accordance with company policies.

Nice To Haves

Marine construction, ports, or waterfront infrastructure experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership and the Get Work team to develop and execute long-term growth strategies for the Northeast marine construction market.
Identify complex, large-scale opportunities that align with Weeks Marine’s capabilities and develop plans to generate repeat business.
Evaluate clients, projects, and partnerships based on technical complexity, competitive positioning, and long-term value.
Build relationships with project owners, engineering firms, industrial clients, port authorities, and construction partners.
Develop strategic partnerships and client relationships beyond traditional public works pursuits.
Represent Weeks Marine at industry events, professional associations, and client meetings.
Maintain knowledge of the New York/New Jersey marine construction market, including competitors, upcoming projects, and stakeholders.
Identify opportunities across ports, harbors, waterfront infrastructure, industrial facilities, and related marine markets.
Provide leadership with market intelligence, client insights, and growth recommendations.
Collaborate with operations, estimating, engineering, and Get Work teams to align pursuits with operational capabilities.
Support targeted pursuit strategies and provide updates on client engagement, partnerships, and pipeline opportunities.
Contribute to long-term business planning and strategic direction.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and complete work and deadlines on time.
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively, following oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use requirements, and company policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required.
Travel regionally for business development activities and work outside normal business hours as needed.