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Construction Business Development Manager

Meyer Development Noblesville, IN

Noblesville, IN

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$90k+/yr Full time B2B Business Development Client Outreach

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Job Description

Meyer Development is hiring a Business Development Manager to grow its commercial construction pipeline and support estimating through pre-construction.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new commercial construction opportunities aligned with company capabilities and growth strategy.
Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, franchisees, architects, brokers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other industry partners.
Grow the pipeline of qualified opportunities and invitations to bid.
Stay in regular contact with existing and prospective clients to track upcoming work, remodel programs, expansions, and related construction needs.
Represent Meyer Development at meetings, site visits, and industry events.
Work with leadership to evaluate projects for fit, competitiveness, schedule, risk, and likelihood of award.
Maintain visibility into opportunity and bid status, including upcoming bids, submitted proposals, follow-up actions, and award outcomes.
Follow up on bids and proposals to confirm client needs, answer questions, collect feedback, and support progress toward award.
Develop strategies to differentiate Meyer Development and improve bid success rates.
Strengthen relationships with current clients and pursue expansion into new clients, markets, and commercial programs.
Lead preparation of accurate, competitive, and complete commercial construction estimates for new builds, remodels, renovations, and tenant improvements.
Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, addenda, and other project documents to build comprehensive estimates.
Complete quantity takeoffs, scope reviews, cost analysis, and subcontractor/vendor comparisons.
Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing and ensure adequate bid coverage across applicable trades.
Prepare bid packages, proposals, clarifications, exclusions, and supporting documentation following company standards.
Identify scope gaps, constructability issues, schedule risks, and cost-saving opportunities that affect competitiveness or profitability.
Conduct pre-bid site visits and project assessments as needed.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to clarify scope and optimize pricing.
Partner with the Senior Director of Construction and leadership to ensure pricing supports financial targets and business strategy.
Participate in bid reviews and help finalize pricing and bid strategy prior to submission.
Track historical project costs, subcontractor pricing, material costs, and market conditions to improve estimating accuracy over time.
Stay current on construction market trends, labor conditions, material pricing, and building requirements affecting project costs.
Support procurement, subcontractor negotiations, value engineering, and contract review when appropriate.
Ensure estimates and proposed scopes align with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and company standards.
Support transition of awarded projects from estimating/preconstruction to project management and field teams.
Clearly communicate scope, assumptions, subcontractor pricing, exclusions, and risks identified during estimating.
Assist with subcontractor buyout, procurement, budgeting, and startup as needed.
Provide estimating and cost support during construction, including review of change orders and scope changes.
Provide relationship continuity when beneficial, including participation in project meetings and site visits.
Depending on workload, manage select projects from award through completion.
Support project closeout and compare actual costs to estimates to capture lessons learned for future estimating.

Requirements

Commercial construction estimating experience (Required): 1+ years
Experience estimating new construction, remodels, renovations, and/or tenant improvements
Experience in quick-service restaurant (QSR), retail, restaurant, or similar commercial construction (strongly preferred)
Ability or interest in developing client relationships, pursuing opportunities, and supporting business growth
Existing relationships in commercial construction, development, restaurant, retail, or related industries (plus)
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, sequencing, subcontractor scopes, and estimating best practices
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
Analytical skills to balance competitive pricing with risk and profitability
Interpersonal and communication skills for relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
Self-motivated with ownership from initial pursuit through bid submission and follow-up
Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, relationships, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Project coordination or project management experience (preferred)
Microsoft Office proficiency and estimating/construction software experience with Bluebeam, Contractor Foreman, or similar platforms
Working knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations, and construction safety standards
Travel ability to project sites and business-related locations, locally and out of state
Ability to safely navigate active construction sites and perform on-site assessments
Business development experience (Required): 1+ year
Driver's License (Required)
Noblesville, IN 46060 (Required)

Technologies

Microsoft Office
Bluebeam
Contractor Foreman

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Travel

75% (Preferred)

Job type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Work location: In person (onsite)

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