Director of Business Development; Construction- Dallas

Director of Business Development (Construction) - Dallas, OR (PR/594578) Dallas, Oregon

A well-established heavy civil general contractor with a strong presence across the Pacific Northwest is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive strategic growth across Oregon and surrounding markets. This individual will play a key role in expanding market share, strengthening client relationships, and positioning the company for continued success across complex infrastructure and water-related projects.

This is a high-impact, leadership-level opportunity for someone who thrives in a relationship-driven environment and understands how to win work in competitive public and negotiated markets.

• Develop and execute a regional business development strategy aligned with company growth targets
• Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, municipalities, engineers, and key decision-makers
• Identify and pursue upcoming project opportunities across heavy civil and infrastructure sectors
• Lead pursuit strategies including RFQs, RFPs, and interview preparation
• Collaborate with operations and estimating teams to position the company for successful project wins
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and pipeline opportunities
• Represent the company at industry events, associations, and client meetings

• 10–20+ years of experience in construction, with a strong focus on business development, project management, or operations
• Proven success winning work in:
  • Water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects
  • Underground utilities or heavy civil construction
• Established relationships with Oregon-based public agencies, municipalities, and/or engineering firms
• Experience supporting pursuits for projects ranging from $10M to $150M+
• Strong understanding of alternative delivery methods, including CM/GC and design-build

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and convert opportunities into awarded work
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align business development initiatives with operational capabilities
• Deep understanding of construction delivery processes and contracting methods
• Ability to travel regionally as needed
• Competitive base salary ($175K–$225K) depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus structure tied to company and individual success
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Vehicle allowance or company-provided transportation
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable, employee-focused organization
• Strong project pipeline and leadership support