Bidding, Business Development, Business Support, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Competitive Research, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Management, Customer Relations, Entrepreneurship, Follow Through, Health Plan, Lead Generation, Leadership, Market Tracking, Product Development, Project Estimates, Project/Program Coordination, Relationship Management, Residential Construction, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Service Delivery
LOCATION
Sioux Falls, SD
POSTED
Today
Construction Business Development Manager
Hybrid in Brandon, SD or Sioux Falls, SD
Our client is a well-established construction services organization that is expanding its presence in the greater Sioux Falls market and looking for a relationship-driven leader to help accelerate that growth. This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone who thrives on building partnerships, creating new business, and helping shape a growing local operation. The right person will step into a role with strong leadership access, meaningful autonomy, field visibility, and the chance to make a direct impact on revenue and market traction.
This role offers the opportunity to become the face of the company's Sioux Falls market and play a significant role in shaping future growth
This Role Offers
Competitive base compensation plus performance-based incentive opportunity
Company vehicle support and business tools
Strong employee health coverage and retirement contribution support
High level of autonomy with direct exposure to senior leadership
Opportunity to help expand a growing footprint in a highly relationship-driven market
Focus
Build and grow relationships with homebuilders, contractors, developers, and referral partners to create a steady pipeline of residential and light commercial construction opportunities
Spend time in the field meeting prospects, visiting active job sites, and identifying new business opportunities across Brandon, Sioux Falls, and nearby communities
Develop project scopes, coordinate estimates, and help move opportunities from initial conversation through awarded work
Serve as a trusted local point of contact for customers, supporting both business development and project handoff activities
Partner with operations and field teams to support scheduling, communication, and service delivery as project volume expands
Help strengthen local brand presence through consistent follow-up, community visibility, and relationship management
Monitor market activity, competitor movement, and emerging project opportunities to support strategic growth
Contribute to a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and customer-first execution
Skill Set
Experience in construction business development, contractor sales, estimating, project coordination, branch leadership, or a similar customer-facing role
Strong understanding of residential construction, subcontractor relationships, building products, or contractor services
Proven ability to generate leads, build trust with decision-makers, and convert relationships into revenue
Confidence working independently in a hybrid and field-based environment
Strong communication, follow-through, and relationship management skills
Local market familiarity in the greater Sioux Falls area is strongly preferred
Ability to balance growth-focused activity with practical coordination across internal teams
Entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, and comfort building momentum in an expanding market
Preferred Background
Experience selling into builders, general contractors, specialty trades, or related construction channels
Exposure to estimating, bidding, or quoting workflows
Established ties within the Brandon and Sioux Falls construction community
Background in residential construction, specialty subcontracting, or building materials is helpful
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