ABOUT THE ROLEThe Business & Proposal Development Mgr position for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) organization is critical to advancing the Company's strategy of building long-term client relationships, increasing direct engagement with end-users, and delivering high-quality proposals that reflect our reputation for safety, integrity, and technical excellence.
Essential Functions- Business Development (70%)
- Develop and implement strategies to identify and pursue new business opportunities while expanding relationships with existing clients
- Drive growth in key sectors: Data Centers, Water/Wastewater, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Aviation, and Aerospace
- Lead account planning and customer relationship strategies to position the company as a preferred contractor
- Collaborate with district managers and leadership to identify high-value targets and develop pursuit strategies
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to strengthen market presence
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and historical performance data to inform strategy
- Support marketing initiatives such as client engagement communications, case studies, and event planning
- Proposal Development (30%)
- Lead the creation of formal proposals (A3s, RFPs) and qualifications packages, ensuring clarity, compliance, and strategic messaging
- Work closely with estimating, operations, and subject matter experts to refine technical content into compelling responses
- Maintain proposal templates and coordinate with corporate marketing for design support
- Coach technical staff for client interviews and presentations to improve confidence and clarity
- Ensure proposals and presentations reflect company values, safety culture, and technical expertise
- Leadership and Cultural Fit
- Embody our business philosophy of delivering fair value and fostering strong client relationships
- Promote a safety-first culture, proactively addressing safety concerns and partnering with GCs committed to safety
- Demonstrate integrity, collaboration, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Contribute to the "One Sturgeon" initiative by fostering teamwork and breaking down silos between estimating and operations
- Support community involvement and company initiatives that reflect our values
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designed office or field location
- Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
ABOUT YOUQualifications- 5+ years of experience in business development and proposal management roles within construction or electrical contracting industry
- Experience with proposal coordination tools is a plus
- Proven experience in achieving sales goals and reporting
- Solid experience with CRM software or equivalent
Preferred Education- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Construction Management or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Excellent knowledge of construction markets and business sectors
- Working knowledge of delivery methods such as Design-Build, Design-Assist, Integrated Project Delivery, and other common project delivery types
- Proven ability to create and edit proposals
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Solid strategic thinking skills
- Ability to translate technical details into client-focused messaging
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent problem-solving skills
WHAT WE OFFERCompensation & Benefits- Compensation & Benefits
- Salary $90,000-$120,000 / year
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
- Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
