Director of Business Development (Austin)

Description:

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Austin, TX as a Director of Business Development.

About Us

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential. 

About You

You’re passionate about your work and strive to achieve ambitious goals. You offer an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values—passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities 

• Identify and pursue third-party general contracting opportunities in multifamily housing within target geographies
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, owners, brokers, architects, and other key industry stakeholders
• Represent Roers Companies at industry events, networking opportunities, and regional conferences to enhance brand awareness and generate leads
• Lead the proposal and bid process for prospective clients, coordinating with preconstruction, estimating, and operations teams to develop competitive, compelling submissions
• Track, manage, and report on a pipeline of leads, pursuits, and wins using CRM tools
• Provide market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform strategic planning and pricing strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact during the business development phase and transition successful pursuits to the operations team
• Partner cross-functionally with internal leadership to align business development efforts with company capacity and strategic goals

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business development or client-facing roles within the commercial construction industry; multifamily housing experience strongly preferred
• Deep network of developer and owner relationships in one or more of the following regions: Currently AZ, MN, FL, TX
• Proven track record of sourcing and securing profitable third-party construction contracts
• Strong understanding of the general contracting process, including preconstruction, estimating, and project delivery methods
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, or a related field preferred

Requirements:

 

• 5+ years of experience in business development or client-facing roles within the commercial construction industry; multifamily housing experience strongly preferred
• Deep network of developer and owner relationships in one or more of the following regions: Currently AZ, MN, FL, TX
• Proven track record of sourcing and securing profitable third-party construction contracts
• Strong understanding of the general contracting process, including preconstruction, estimating, and project delivery methods
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, or a related field preferred

Compensation and Benefits for Director of Business Development:

Pay Range: $140,000-$160,000

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual’s experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role .

Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA

• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave

• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability

• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

• 401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment

• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement

• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program

• Free stays in Roers’ properties guest suites

• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties

• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment

• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programs

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters. 

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link:

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Compensation details: 110500-148300 Yearly Salary

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