Business Development Specialist Commercial Construction

Job Description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a proven Business Development Manager for a client to aggressively drive new commercial construction opportunities.

This is a culture first company that is growing and is looking for someone to find projects and bid work throughout Oakland County for Commercial Remodel/Construction. The company does jobs ranging from one day to $2M with an increased focus on larger jobs in the Commercial/Multi‑Family Space. This position will report directly to the owner. This is a stable and growing company building a great reputation.

Looking for someone to add to the sales team to continue stable growth for the company.

• Prospect and develop new commercial construction opportunities through direct outreach and networking
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and real estate partners
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new project leads aligned with company capabilities
• Drive opportunities from initial contact and contract award
• Build out estimates and partner with Operations to scope projects.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and client presentations
• Maintain an active and healthy pipeline to support revenue targets
• Attend industry events, networking functions, and client meetings
• Track opportunities, contacts, and activity in CRM systems
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and upcoming developments
• Represent the company professionally in all external interactions

• Demonstrated success in business development or sales within commercial construction
• Strong understanding of the commercial construction lifecycle and procurement methods
• Existing relationships within commercial, industrial, or institutional markets preferred
• Comfortable prospecting, cold outreach, and initiating new client conversations
• Ability to coordinate effectively with estimating and project teams
• Strong organization, follow‑up, and pipeline discipline
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally and regionally

• Hunter mentality with a track record of opening new accounts
• Self‑motivated and performance‑driven
• Confident communicator with senior decision‑makers
• Strategic but action‑oriented
• Professional, credible presence in front of clients

• $50k Base + Commission (Target, Stretch and Extreme Stretch targets will be part of the role)
• High‑visibility role with leadership interaction
• Opportunity to directly influence company growth
• Long‑term career growth in a stable commercial construction environment

Kingfisher Recruiting is a Michigan based veteran owned and operated recruiting firm focused on Manufacturing, Construction and the Insurance Industry.