Senior Director of Business Development

ROERS COMPANIES•Plymouth, MN

18d•$133,665 - $179,400

About The Position

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Plymouth, MN as a Senior Director of Business Development. About Us Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential. About You You’re passionate about your work and strive to achieve ambitious goals. You offer an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values — passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset. Job Summary The Senior Director of Business Development is responsible for setting and executing the enterprise-level strategy for third-party construction growth within the multifamily housing sector. This role provides leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of Directors of Business Development while personally managing select strategic relationships and pursuits. The Senior Director ensures alignment between market opportunities, organizational capacity, and long-term business objectives across Roers Companies’ established geographies, including Arizona, Minnesota, Florida, and Texas. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep construction industry expertise, a strong executive presence, and the ability to scale business development efforts through people, process, and disciplined execution. The Senior Director represents Roers Companies as a senior ambassador in the marketplace and partners closely with construction, operations, finance, and executive leadership to drive sustainable and profitable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, or a related field required
12+ years of progressive experience in business development, client leadership, or related roles within the commercial construction industry; multifamily housing experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading and scaling business development teams in a general contracting or construction services environment
Extensive executive-level network of developer, owner, and industry relationships within one or more of the following regions: AZ, MN, FL, TX
Proven track record of securing large, complex, and profitable third-party construction contracts
Deep understanding of the general contracting business model, including preconstruction, estimating, risk management, and project delivery
Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and talent development
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market insights into actionable growth plans
Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and executive communication skills
High degree of business acumen, judgment, and professional credibility

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education preferred
multifamily housing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the overall third-party construction business development strategy, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives, capacity, and geographic priorities
Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of Directors of Business Development, setting clear performance expectations, goals, and accountability measures
Establish consistent business development processes, pipeline management standards, and reporting cadences across the team
Personally cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with key developers, owners, and strategic partners
Provide oversight and guidance on major pursuits, proposals, and negotiations, including go/no-go decisions for high-impact opportunities
Collaborate with preconstruction, estimating, and operations leadership to ensure pursuits are competitively positioned, operationally feasible, and financially sound
Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and client feedback to inform pricing strategies, service offerings, and geographic expansion decisions
Represent Roers Companies at high-level industry events, conferences, and forums to enhance brand reputation and market presence
Ensure effective transition of awarded projects from business development to operations, reinforcing accountability and client satisfaction
Partner with executive leadership to forecast revenue, assess backlog health, and inform long-term strategic planning

Benefits

Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA
Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave
Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability
Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment
Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement
Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program
Free stays in Roers’ properties guest suites
Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties
Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment
Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programs