Business Development Manager - Commercial Construction

Business Development Manager - Commercial Construction

This opportunity is with a well-established, highly respected commercial general contractor in South Carolina with over a century of continuous operations. The firm is known for exceptional stability, long employee tenure, and a strong repeat-client base. Operating as a mid-sized GC, they combine the resources and credibility of a legacy builder with the accessibility, culture, and voice-at-the-table feel of a smaller organization.

Job Description

• Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, brokers, architects, and engineers.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities aligned with company strengths.
• Support preconstruction and estimating teams during pursuits and interviews.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market activity and upcoming developments.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings.
• Collaborate closely with leadership and operations to ensure warm handoffs from pursuit to execution.
• Help drive sustainable, long-term growth rather than one-off wins.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Background in the general contracting world strongly preferred.
• Subcontractor BD professionals with strong GC relationships will also be considered.
• Local or regional ties to the Greenville / Upstate SC market preferred.
• Proven ability to build trust-based, long-term client relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Not a fit for candidates seeking high-pressure, transactional sales roles.

What's on Offer

• Base Salary: $100K-$130K, depending on experience
• Incentive Program: Performance-based compensation tied to wins and growth
• Competitive benefits package including healthcare and retirement options
• Long-term stability with consistent backlog and repeat clients