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4d ago

Business Development Associate

Pillar Construction Inc. Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA

4d ago

Full time Marketing Business Development Client Prospecting

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Job Description

In this onsite Business Development Associate role at Pillar Construction Inc., you will drive growth for prefabrication by managing the revenue pipeline and identifying prefabrication opportunities. The position is focused on early engagement that turns into qualified, winnable work, while you act as a primary point of contact through pursuit to contract close.

Role Overview

The Construction Solutions Associate for prefabrication is accountable for leading multiple prefabrication pursuits, developing and benchmarking business development strategy, and maintaining backlog through new business. The work requires strong project management and business development experience, with the ability to connect technical scope to schedule, cost, and constructability during early conversations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multiple prefabrication pursuits.
Develop marketing and business development strategy, benchmarked to monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets.
Attend industry events and meet in person with interested parties across the real estate and built environment value chain, including Owners, Architects, and GCs.
Build and maintain deep relationships with Precon managers, project executives, senior PMs, design leads, technical architects, Construction teams within sponsors, and owners’ representatives or consultants as applicable.
Drive early-stage engagement that produces qualified, winnable prefabrication opportunities, rather than focusing on meeting volume or general networking.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients from pursuit through contract close, ensuring satisfaction while generating leads and closing new work.
Prepare and deliver pursuit updates, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
Proactively shape pursuits before bids, positioning prefab as a solution to real job constraints including labor, schedule, and logistics.
Allocate pursuit budget effectively across marketing and business development expenses.
Maintain and assess return on investment for relevant pursuit costs.
Identify opportunities to commit resources that support the broader aims of the prefabrication business.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred).
Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction with interest in transitioning into a client-facing preconstruction and business development role.
Prior experience in the Washington Metro Area and Virginia is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to connect technical scope with schedule, cost, and constructability in early conversations.
Understanding of assemblies, sequencing, and prefabrication constraints.
Ability to communicate credibly with owners, Architects, and GC precon teams.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Curiosity and willingness to engage with potential customers to build intuition.
OSHA safety certification or similar qualifications are advantageous.

Location and Work Setup

Alexandria, VA (onsite)

Technical Skills and Tools

MS Excel
PowerPoint

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25d ago

Director of Business Development - Preconstruction

Nothwest Woodworks, LLC Woodinville, WA

Woodinville, WA

25d ago

$150k - $165k/yr Full time Account Management Business Development CRM

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Job Description

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.

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30d ago

Preconstruction Business Development Manager

Buda WW, LLC Buda, TX

Buda, TX

30d ago Closed

$85k - $120k/yr Full time Manager Marketing Account Management

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 16, 2026).

Job Description

The Preconstruction Business Development Manager role at Buda WW, LLC focuses on building strategic relationships with general contractors, architects, designers, and owners to identify and pursue opportunities in architectural millwork and casework. This onsite position in Buda, Texas offers a compensation range of USD 85,000 to 120,000 per year.

Responsibilities

The role emphasizes cultivating partnerships with key project stakeholders and guiding pursuits from early concept to contract award.

Build and nurture partnerships with general contractors, architects, designers, and owners.
Identify and pursue new project opportunities.
Steer project pursuits from initial concept through contract award.
Coordinate with estimating and operations teams to align opportunity pursuit with delivery capabilities.
Position the organization as the preferred partner for architectural millwork and casework.

Requirements

A successful candidate will bring relevant experience and a proven ability to convert opportunities into awarded work.

Experience in architectural millwork, casework, commercial construction, or related industries.
Solid understanding of construction documents and the estimating workflow.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Demonstrated track record of generating and closing business opportunities.

Benefits

401(k) plan
Company-matching 401(k)
Cell phone expense reimbursement
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Why join us

Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
Health benefits
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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2mo ago

Estimating and Sales Manager in Millwork (Pre-con Director) Commercial Construction

WB Powell, Inc. Riverside, CA

Riverside, CA

2mo ago Closed

$125k+/yr Full time Construction Software Cost Estimating Cost Estimation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 14, 2026).

Job Description

WB Powell, Inc seeks an Estimating and Sales Manager in Millwork to oversee the estimating and client acquisition efforts for millwork construction within commercial projects. This role blends technical leadership in cost estimation with strategic sales to win contracts and support profitable project delivery. The position is based in Riverside County with a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and interpret RFQs and ITBs, then assign work to estimators based on skill and client lists.
Generate timely, accurate project estimates and quotes using margin guidelines, pricing tools, methodology, quoting systems, and supporting drawings and documents.
Recommend optimal applications of all company products during quote and order phases to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability.
Utilize prepared pricing for established products and their various configurations; develop costing and pricing for custom products.
Prepare material takeoffs and clearly highlighted drawings that depict the bid scope.
Present project requirements to Production, Procurement, and Project Management after contract award, including cost documentation, samples, and relevant project information.
Coordinate the development of proposals and estimates with the estimating team.
Maintain effective and timely communication with Executive Management.
Drive sales and guide the estimating team toward sales targets; follow up on project updates and conduct client office visits.
Develop new clients and vendor relationships while maintaining existing vendor and client relationships.
Evaluate costs and establish product pricing for customer sales.
Analyze trends to support annual unit and gross profit planning; continuously improve processes and SOPs.
Maintain sales volumes, monitor market trends, economic indicators, competitors, and supply and demand factors.
Track metrics for estimators and clients, including win/loss, productivity, and gross margins.
Pursue ERP system improvements and provide guidance on industry standards; adjust bidding software as needed.
Attend weekly management, sales forecast, and billing forecast meetings; assist in contract review and markup for projects sold.
Develop, implement, and standardize estimator training materials; perform additional duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

Experience in the Millwork trade as an Estimating Manager is required.
Minimum ten years of continuous and cumulative experience, preferably with custom, high-end commercial woodworking firms in estimating management, manufacturing, project management, and/or field installation.
Preferred formal education beyond high school, such as a 2-year degree or trade school, with emphasis in architectural design, estimating, or wood-related manufacturing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam PDF, OST, Innergy, and/or Crow’s Nest for quantifying material and defining scope.
Weekly travel to customer job sites and offices is required.

Technologies

Microsoft Excel
Bluebeam PDF
OST
Innergy
Crow’s Nest
BidMail
Procore
Building Connected
Isft

Competencies

Extensive experience in the custom, high-end architectural woodworking sector, including fixtures, casework, fittings, and integration with materials like stone, metal, upholstery, resin, acrylics, glass, and finishes.
Strong ability to manage multiple projects under pressure with a professional demeanor and collaborative mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the capacity to engage all organizational levels.
Robust interpersonal skills, enabling effective reading of customer needs and relationship management.
Commitment to safety and safe work practices; proficient with common PC software including Word, Excel, and Bluebeam PDF.
Willingness to travel weekly to client sites and offices.

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Compensation

From $125,000 per year

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Riverside County, California

Work Environment

The role primarily operates in an office or remote setting, with weekly on-site client meetings as part of the sales activities.

Physical Demands

Sitting for an eight-hour workday with occasional movement
Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds
Full use of arms and hands for overhead, forward, and lateral motions to handle wood products, tools, and equipment
Good vision and hearing, with clear communication to perform tasks safely

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