Business Development-"Client Executive"

About the Company

Based in Birmingham, AL , the company is a leading construction company delivering complex, high-profile projects across multiple market sectors throughout the Southeast. The company specializes in innovative construction solutions for clients in mission-critical and commercial environments, with project experience that includes data centers, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, commercial developments, and other large-scale construction projects.

With a strong reputation for quality, client service, and execution, the company continues to expand its presence across a five-state region and is seeking an accomplished business development professional to help drive strategic growth.

About the Position

The company is seeking a seasoned Business Development - Client Executive to lead growth initiatives and strengthen key client relationships in their Birmingham AL office . This highly visible position combines strategic business development with account management responsibilities, serving as both a hunter and a farmer within the organization.

Approximately 50% of the role will focus on identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities, while the remaining 50% will be dedicated to cultivating, expanding, and maintaining relationships with existing clients and strategic partners.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the construction industry, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of generating revenue through both new client acquisition and account growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to support company growth objectives.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities across targeted market sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and key industry stakeholders.
• Manage and expand existing client accounts, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership growth.
• Lead client engagement efforts throughout the sales cycle, from opportunity identification through contract award.
• Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, and executive leadership teams to develop winning pursuit strategies.
• Maintain a strong market presence through networking, industry events, and professional associations.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities within the region.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and strategic partners.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of progressive business development experience within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated success generating new business and managing strategic client relationships.
• Strong network of industry contacts and decision-makers within commercial construction markets.
• Experience working on projects such as:
• Data Centers
• Healthcare Facilities
• Banking/Financial Institutions
• Commercial Construction Projects

• Construction-related degree preferred but not required.
• Equivalent industry experience will be strongly considered.
• Must be in or able to relocate to the Birmingham area

Benefits

Compensation

• Base Salary: $175,000 - $225,000
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance available
• Opportunity to join a growing and respected construction organization
• Significant impact on regional growth strategy
• Executive-level visibility and career advancement opportunities