VP of Construction Business Development

The NRP Group LLC•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The NRP Group is seeking a skilled and experienced business development leader to identify, qualify, and pursue third-party general contracting opportunities in the multifamily industry. The role leads the development and management of new and existing client relationships in the Southeast Region, aligning business development efforts with NRP values, opportunity guidelines, and business goals. The Vice-President partners closely with preconstruction leaders, estimating, legal, executive staff, and construction operations to coordinate client deliverables and advance opportunities from initial introduction through project closing. The position remains actively engaged throughout planning, preconstruction, construction, and post-construction, managing client expectations and supporting relationships that generate future opportunities. Success requires initiative, creativity, organizational discipline, and collaborative problem-solving.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant experience; multifamily industry experience is preferred.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to travel regularly to meet with clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the multifamily industry.

Responsibilities

Research prospective multifamily developers and create introductions connecting potential clients with NRP’s third-party general contracting services.
Source new business and bid opportunities with current and prospective clients, developing direct leads through initiative and creativity.
Evaluate and qualify opportunities against NRP guidelines, including conducting client due diligence.
Determine project design, permitting, and anticipated timing to inform opportunity evaluation and preconstruction coordination.
Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with new and existing clients, serving as the primary NRP representative for client relationships in the assigned region.
Understand client needs and coordinate with preconstruction leaders to provide prospective clients with requested deliverables and support.
Manage client expectations and communicate throughout the project lifecycle, from planning through construction completion and post-construction.
Maintain ongoing client relationships to help ensure needs are met and support future business opportunities.
Lead the NRP team through RFPs and the preconstruction process, coordinating internal contributors and client-facing deliverables.
Partner with estimating to assemble RFP submissions, budgets, bid proposals, and other client documents.
Coordinate bid meetings and deliverables with estimating, legal, executive staff, and other internal team members.
Review and qualify bid documents from the owner’s design consultants for completeness.
Attend scheduled preconstruction and coordination meetings, provide feedback, and coordinate resulting action items.
Communicate owner decisions and expectations regarding design, specifications, schedule, and phasing to the estimating team.
Coordinate drawing reviews, schedule reviews, and related efforts to support preconstruction deliverables and project readiness.
Coordinate contract review and negotiation with appropriate internal teams for preconstruction agreements and construction contracts.
Collect and coordinate required agreement and contract documentation and organize project closing tasks and activities.
Manage and report on third-party budget expenditures.
Coordinate the transition from preconstruction to construction operations, supporting an effective project handoff with internal teams.
Assist with handoff documents and communicate relevant client expectations during the transition.
Attend owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetings and job walks as needed to support client communication and project coordination.
Remain engaged during construction and post-construction, coordinating with internal teams to address client needs and maintain continuity in the relationship.