Business Development Manager Commercial
Construction SDV
Construction is hiring a Business Development Manager (
Construction) to support strategic growth across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and the broader New Mexico market including some out of state opportunities that align with our performance profile. This role is ideal for a professional experienced in commercial
construction business development, client development, and project pursuit strategy someone who understands how to identify, qualify, and win the right work in a competitive general contractor environment. You will manage the full
construction project pursuit lifecycle, from early-stage relationship building and market engagement through pre
construction alignment and contract award. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage a
construction pipeline of qualified commercial projects across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and surrounding markets Lead project pursuit strategy, including go/no-go decisions, opportunity qualification, and risk analysis Drive client development with owners, developers, architects, engineers, stakeholders, and public agencies throughout New Mexico Coordinate with pre
construction, estimating, and operations teams to align scope, schedule, and pricing strategy Execute winning strategies for CMAR, Design-Build, and Hard Bid opportunities Maintain accurate data in CRM systems, including pipeline tracking, forecasting, and reporting Support proposal development, interviews, and presentation strategy to improve win rates Qualifications 5+ years of
construction business development experience with a general contractor or commercial builder Proven success in
construction sales, project pursuit, and winning commercial work Strong knowledge of pre
construction, estimating, and
construction delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, Hard Bid) Experience with pipeline management and CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) Established relationships within Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, or the broader Southwest
construction market preferred Bachelor's degree in
Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Market Focus dental, vision, wellness, and Aflac options available Innovative Schedule and Work Environment Monday through Thursday 4-10's with flexibility depending on seasonality and tenure in role Generous Vacation and Time Off Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, parental and bereavement leave when accrued and needed 401(k) Retirement Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan 4% match on 100% gross earnings; fully vested employer match with annual bonus based on company performance Professional Development Opportunities Access to safety certifications, continuing education, and leadership development programs Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment As a Service Veteran Owned company, we value respect, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals to bring their authentic selves to work This role requires the ability to commute to or be regularly present in Albuquerque, NM and surrounding territories. Relocation assistance is not offered. SDV
Construction is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to complete the application process should call our Albuquerque office at (505) 883-3176 and ask to be connected to the Recruiter or HR Administrator. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V Keywords:
Construction Business Development, Commercial
Construction, General Contractor (GC), Pre
construction, Project Pursuit, Client Development, Pipeline Management, CMAR, Design-Build, Estimating,
Construction Sales
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