Commercial Construction Business Development Manager

Kapella Group

$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in business development or sales within the construction sector
  • Experience in commercial construction, renovation, or related industries highly desirable
  • Proven track record of generating opportunities and building revenue pipelines
  • Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities
  • Self-starter with accountability in a growth-focused environment
  • Familiarity with CRM software, HubSpot experience preferable

Responsibilities

  • Generate and develop new business opportunities in commercial construction and renovation
  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline through diverse outreach
  • Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders including owners and property managers
  • Conduct presentations, meetings, and networking events to drive business growth
  • Identify and guide qualified project opportunities through the sales process
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support proposals and strategic initiatives
  • Track and report on business development activities and forecasts

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Comprehensive dental insurance
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job description:

Global Construction / Kapella Group is seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager to help drive growth within our commercial construction and renovation division.

This is not a maintenance account role.

We are looking for a true hunter - someone who understands relationship-driven business development, knows how to open doors, generate opportunities, build pipelines, and help convert opportunities into revenue within commercial construction markets. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing organization, make a direct impact on company growth, and help shape the future direction of business development within the company.

What You'll Do:

  • Generate and develop new business opportunities within commercial construction and renovation markets
  • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, relationship development, and strategic outreach
  • Develop relationships with owners, developers, property managers, asset managers, facility leaders, brokers, and decision makers
  • Conduct meetings, presentations, property visits, networking events, and business development activities
  • Identify qualified project opportunities and guide opportunities through the sales process
  • Collaborate with estimating, operations, and leadership teams to support proposals and opportunity strategy
  • Track pipeline activity, forecasts, and business development efforts
  • Contribute ideas, market intelligence, and strategic input to support company growth


Requirements

Preferred Experience:

  • 5+ years of business development, sales, account development, or growth leadership experience within construction sector
  • Commercial construction, renovation, roofing, property, real estate, facilities, hospitality, senior living, or related industry experience strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to generate opportunities and build revenue pipelines
  • Strong networking, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Self-starter mentality with strong accountability and follow-through
  • Comfortable operating in a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial environment
  • CRM experience preferred (HubSpot experience is a plus)


What Success Looks Like:

  • Consistent pipeline growths
  • Qualified opportunity generation
  • Strong relationship development
  • Revenue contribution
  • Strategic market development
  • High ownership, initiative, and execution
  • Compensation & Growth Opportunity


Benefits

Performance Compensation: Competitive incentive structure tied to results and growth.

This role offers significant long-term upside for someone who wants to grow alongside a company that is actively expanding its markets, capabilities, and business development platform.

If you are a driven business development professional who enjoys building relationships, generating opportunities, and helping grow a business, we would like to speak with you.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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