New Business Development Associate - Buildings Group

Walbridge • Detroit, MI

20h

About The Position

Walbridge’s Detroit Buildings Group serves clients across Southeast Michigan, including hospitals, universities, and mixed-use commercial projects. The New Business Development Associate represents the team to current and prospective clients, supports longstanding foundational clients, identifies new opportunities, and helps project teams prepare for pursuits. The role combines relationship-building, business development strategy, and proposal development. The associate works alongside experienced teams on projects that matter to Southeast Michigan communities, with work visible to clients and company leaders from the start.

Requirements

• At least three years of relevant sales, real estate, or construction experience.
• Business-to-business, service-oriented, or construction-related experience, with working knowledge of customer service and architecture, engineering, and construction terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build trust and relationships in a highly visible role.
• Ability to accept feedback and guidance and act on it.
• Ability to make decisions when needed.
• Tenacity and perseverance to follow through on pursuits.
• Ability to establish relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work while managing multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, management, engineering, or construction management is preferred. Equivalent professional or skilled trade training and experience with a high school diploma also qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Support foundational clients in the Healthcare, Higher Education, and Mixed Use Commercial sectors and maintain strong relationships.
• Identify and foster new client opportunities and maintain contact with current and potential customers within the market segment.
• Help project teams develop winning strategies and prepare polished presentations.
• Respond to RFQs and project proposals, helping produce clear, professional, error-free submissions.
• Represent Walbridge as a visible ambassador with professionalism and care.
• Travel regionally, sometimes on short notice, to support opportunities, existing projects, and customer needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED