Construction Business Development Manager

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)