Business Development Manager (Independence Construction)

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth and expanding Independence Construction's presence in the Columbus market. This role focuses on developing new client relationships, strengthening existing partnerships, identifying project opportunities, and positioning the company for continued success across its commercial markets.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute business development strategies to grow Independence Construction's presence and market share throughout Central Ohio. Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities across commercial markets, build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, brokers, and other key industry partners.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Established professional network and relationships within the Columbus commercial construction market, strong understanding of the commercial construction industry, project delivery methods, and local market trends, proven ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and generate new business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5–8 years of business development, client development, or marketing experience within the AEC industry
• Established professional network and relationships within the Columbus commercial construction market
• Strong understanding of the commercial construction industry, project delivery methods, and local market trends
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and generate new business
• Experience with RFQ/RFP responses, proposal development, and client presentations
• Excellent communication, presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and pursuits

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement