Business Development Manager; Construction​/Engineering​/General Contractor

Primary Function of a Business Development Manager

Perform business development activities in the water/wastewater construction industry for Crowder Construction Company. An engineering or construction background with experience utilizing collaborative delivery is required to develop and manage project opportunities and develop and maintain relationships with key clients.

• Promote the company's services while addressing or predicting clients' needs and objectives.
• Research potential project opportunities to better position the company to influence project delivery methods and cultivate teaming relationships.
• Organize, coordinate, and attend industry conferences.
• Educate industry through meetings, lunch and learns and presentations on collaborative delivery, the market and Crowder.
• Increase company visibility by actively participating in local professional organizations.
• Participate in the development of proposals, presentations, advertising, and promotional programs.
• Participate in Division business planning processes.
• Collaborate with Business Development and management of Crowder's other divisions to cultivate opportunities across Crowder's overall business segments and markets.
• Initiate use of client resource management software.

• Four-year engineering or other technical degrees with emphasis on marketing/sales or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.
• Five years of construction or engineering related experience preferred, with specific experience utilizing collaborative delivery in the water/wastewater market.
• Four to five years in a similar position is a plus.
• Must be sales and goal-oriented (ability to persuade and negotiate) with a proven track record of successful project development and closure.
• Must possess excellent communication (verbal and written) skills to collaborate on highly professional proposals/presentations and work in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent listening skills to anticipate our clients' needs, to understand their needs and to propose delivery methods.
• Ability to search out and foster relationships within the WWTP/WTP industry; bringing previously held relationships in this area is a plus.
• You must possess a valid, non-restrictive driver's license.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Crowder's Mission Statement is the commitment to "make a positive difference in the lives of our employees." Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to achieve that goal through access to the following competitive benefits:

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA)
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Crowder YO University Career-Based Training
• Educational Assistance

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and wastewater treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self‑performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) – All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E‑Verify Employer.

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US