Alliant - Business Development Lead

Job Title: Business Development Lead

Location: Flowood, MS

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Reports To: Director of Business Relations

Company Overview

Alliant Construction is a commercial construction company headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, working with private owners, developers, governmental agencies and other partners. We are a division of Ergon Construction Group, an Ergon, Inc. company. We are committed to hard work and continuous improvement as well as the highest standards of safety, quality and service. Our team members have proven track records of success and integrity with considerable experience designing, estimating building and managing projects.

Position Overview

The Business Development Lead is responsible for driving strategic growth by identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships that generate new business opportunities within the commercial and industrial construction markets. This role focuses on building long-term partnerships with owners, developers, engineers, and subcontractors while supporting proposal development, market strategy, and contract negotiations to achieve organizational revenue and growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Demonstrated experience in business development, project management, or client relationship management
• Experience supporting proposal and bid development processes
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships

Working knowledge of:

• Construction scopes and delivery methods
• Project schedules and cost structures
• Contract terms and negotiation strategies
• Pre-construction and estimating processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established relationships within regional construction markets
• Proven success in generating new business opportunities
• Strong understanding of commercial construction industry trends
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Professional certifications such as:
• Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Business Development or Sales certifications

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead generation and strategic prospecting within targeted markets
• Develop and maintain strong client and industry relationships
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities aligned with company capabilities
• Support proposal development, including RFQs, RFPs, and prequalification packages
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis
• Collaborate with operations, estimating, and leadership teams on project pursuits
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking activities
• Support contract negotiations and business development strategy
• Promote company brand awareness and market presence
• Maintain accurate tracking of leads, opportunities, and pipeline activity

Why Join Alliant Construction?

At Alliant, we build more than just facilities-we build trust, partnerships, and long-term success. Our safety-first culture is deeply embedded in our operations, and we are committed to supporting our team members through professional growth, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on impactful federal projects across the Southeast and beyond.

Alliant Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with prior construction experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

All new hires are contingent on the passing of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.