Woolpert Inc

Construction Manager-Business Development

Woolpert Inc$87K — $108K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in construction management, CE&I, or construction inspection
  • Demonstrated experience working with INDOT and/or Indiana LPA clients
  • Proven ability to develop client relationships and win work
  • Strong understanding of roadway, bridge, and/or public infrastructure construction
  • Experience managing construction documentation, materials records, and pay estimates

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with INDOT districts, LPAs, and municipal clients
  • Identify, pursue, and secure CE&I and construction services opportunities
  • Lead proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations
  • Establish and grow teaming relationships with larger design firms
  • Serve as Construction Manager/Project Manager on CE&I assignments
  • Manage construction inspection services including materials testing and documentation
  • Coordinate with contractors, owners, and stakeholders to proactively manage risk and resolve issues

Benefits

  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • Additional benefits include paid sick time, retirement plan, and fitness reimbursement
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Woolpert is seeking a Construction Manager to lead and grow our Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) services in Indiana. This is a seller-doer role responsible for developing client relationships, winning work, and delivering high-quality construction services for INDOT, municipal, and Local Public Agency (LPA) clients.

The successful candidate will leverage existing relationships, build new partnerships, and expand Woolpert's presence in the Indiana transportation and public works market, including strategic teaming with larger design firms.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

Business Development
  • Develop and maintain relationships with INDOT districts, LPAs, and municipal clients
  • Identify, pursue, and secure CE&I and construction services opportunities
  • Lead proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations
  • Establish and grow teaming relationships with larger design firms to position for prime and subconsultant work
  • Support expansion of services across transportation, aviation, water, and energy markets

Project Management & Delivery
  • Serve as Construction Manager / Project Manager on CE&I assignments
  • Manage construction inspection services including:
    • Materials testing and documentation
    • Pay estimates and change orders
    • Construction records and compliance tracking
  • Ensure successful delivery aligned with INDOT standards, client expectations, and project requirements
  • Coordinate with contractors, owners, and stakeholders to proactively manage risk and resolve issues
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting (e.g., SiteManager or similar systems)

Leadership & Team Development
  • Recruit, mentor, and manage construction staff including project engineers and inspectors
  • Build a high-performing CE&I team in Indiana capable of supporting sustained growth
  • Promote a culture of accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement
  • Support resource planning and staffing across projects

What You Will Bring:

Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in construction management, CE&I, or construction inspection
  • Demonstrated experience working with INDOT and/or Indiana LPA clients
  • Proven ability to develop client relationships and win work
  • Strong understanding of roadway, bridge, and/or public infrastructure construction
  • Experience managing construction documentation, materials records, and pay estimates

Preferred Qualifications
  • INDOT certifications (or ability to obtain), such as:
    • Project Supervisor
    • Bridge Construction / Deck Repair
    • Concrete or Asphalt certifications
    • SiteManager proficiency
  • Established relationships with INDOT districts, municipalities, or local agencies
  • Experience teaming with national or regional design firms

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Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!


Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$87,100-$108,900 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

About Woolpert Inc

Woolpert is a design, engineering and geospatial firm headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company was founded in 1911 and has since grown to over 1,000 employees across 25 offices in the United States. Woolpert provides services in architecture, engineering, geospatial, and strategic consulting. The company has worked on projects such as the Wright Brothers National Museum, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the Dayton International Airport.
Learn more about Woolpert Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1911

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