Director of Business Development - Preconstruction

Northwest Woodworks, LLC offers a benefits-forward career with a clear path to influence. This on-site Director of Business Development – Preconstruction role in Woodinville, WA carries a salary range of USD 150,000 - 165,000 per year and focuses on cultivating early opportunities across the Puget Sound and the broader Pacific Northwest.

Key benefits include 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus paid time off. The organization prioritizes wellbeing, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans for the Puget Sound market, including strategic account plans for key customers.
• Lead project pursuits from concept through contract award.
• Build relationships with General Contractors, Owners, Architects, and Developers that drive negotiated and last-look opportunities.
• Identify projects during conceptual design and preconstruction phases.
• Collaborate closely with estimating, engineering, and operations to position Northwest Woodworks for success.
• Manage opportunities through our CRM from lead generation through project award.
• Represent Northwest Woodworks at industry events, association meetings, and networking functions.
• Provide market intelligence and competitive insights to leadership.
• Travel periodically throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Requirements

• 7+ years of business development experience in commercial construction with a focus on interior remodels and build outs.
• Established relationships with General Contractors in the Seattle/Puget Sound market.
• Experience selling architectural millwork, specialty subcontracting, interiors, commercial construction services, or related building products.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, and project delivery.
• Demonstrated success exceeding sales and business development objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with disciplined CRM usage.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for winning.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Culture and values

• Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
• Excellence: We pursue the highest standards in everything we do.
• Partnership: We succeed together through collaboration and trust.
• Growth Mindset: We continuously learn, improve, and embrace new challenges.
• Wellbeing: We care for the safety, health, and success of our people.