Accenture

Accenture Construct - Business Development Manager (Buildings/K-12/CC), ANS

Accenture • $200K — $250K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 5+ years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector
  • 5+ years in Program Management or Construction Management
  • 5+ years in business development or strategic pursuits
  • Established network of public agency clients and industry partnerships

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leaders to identify new client and project opportunities
  • Maintain and update Deltek CRM to ensure accurate pipeline data
  • Build a pipeline informed by client interactions and market intelligence
  • Represent the company at key industry events and conferences
  • Conduct market research to stay updated on public sector trends in Southern California
  • Develop pursuit strategies and prepare client presentations
  • Coordinate networking events and manage ongoing pursuit meetings

Benefits

  • Involvement in large-scale, impactful projects like hyperscale data centers and transit systems
  • Ownership over program outcomes and accountability
  • Access to innovative AI tools for program control
  • A collaborative team environment with a global reach
  • Significant investment in personal and professional development
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact through meaningful work
  • Recognition with a top-rated firm in program management and construction management rankings
Full Job Description
THE WORK:

  • You'll partner with Sub-Industry and Regional leaders to identify and pursue new client and project opportunities.
  • You'll maintain and update the CRM system in Deltek to keep pipeline data current.
  • You'll build and manage a pipeline of upcoming opportunities informed by client meetings and industry intel.
  • You'll represent the company at industry events and conferences such as CMAA, CASH, CCFC, SSDA, ACEC, and others.
  • You'll attend industry meetings, lunches, dinners, and conferences - and send out summaries after each.
  • You'll coordinate networking events and industry meetings across Sub-Industry Leads and Regional Managers.
  • You'll work with the Sub-Industry Leader to invite key clients to Accenture-sponsored events.
  • You'll collaborate with the Marketing team on pursuits, conferences, exhibitions, and promotional materials.
  • You'll coordinate lobbyist and outside consultant efforts with Regional Managers.
  • You'll conduct market research to stay ahead of trends and opportunities in the Southern California public-sector market.
  • You'll meet with prospective clients and schedule introductions with Accenture subject matter experts to pre-position the team for future contracts.
  • You'll research board reports and relevant documentation to prepare leaders and senior PMs for client meetings and strategy sessions.
  • You'll develop pursuit strategies and research specific opportunities in collaboration with the Sub-Industry Leader.
  • You'll prepare Pursuit Capture Plans outlining key dates, contacts, win themes, and differentiators.
  • You'll create client presentations and leave-behind materials.
  • You'll set up and attend introductory meetings with clients and teaming partners for potential opportunities.
  • You'll coordinate and attend kickoff and ongoing pursuit meetings with teaming partners once a pursuit is approved.
  • You'll help develop staffing org charts early in the pursuit phase and participate in green team discussions.
  • You'll track pursuit action items and hold team members accountable to deadlines.
  • You'll send out MOUs and sub agreements.
  • You'll support interview preparation and rehearsal for major pursuits.
  • Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.


HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5 years' experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry
  • 5 years' program Management or Construction Management industry experience
  • 5 years' experience supporting business development, capture management, marketing, and strategic pursuits
  • Established network of public agency clients, industry partners, and teaming relationships within the AEC/PMCM industry


BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Established network of public agency clients, industry partners, and teaming relationships within the AEC/PMCM industry
  • Strong understanding of public-sector procurement and pursuit processes.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent pursuits in a deadline-driven environment
  • Professional, proactive, and service-oriented mindset
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-management capabilities
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with executive leadership and technical teams
  • Experience with Deltek CRM preferred


$200,000 - $250,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
  • The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list.
  • You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
  • AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it.
  • Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
  • Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
  • Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point.
  • Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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