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Business Development Manager - Commercial Construction

Columbia, South Carolina Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving new opportunities and strengthening client relationships in the Upstate / Greenville market. This is a relationship‑based role, not transactional sales, and is best suited for someone with prior experience in the GC or subcontractor world who understands how projects are won, priced, and executed.
  • Local market BD role with a stable, long‑standing commercial GC
  • Relationship‑driven growth with strong leadership support and incentive upside

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well‑established, highly respected commercial general contractor in South Carolina with over a century of continuous operations. The firm is known for exceptional stability, long employee tenure, and a strong repeat‑client base. Operating as a mid‑sized GC, they combine the resources and credibility of a legacy builder with the accessibility, culture, and voice‑at‑the‑table feel of a smaller organization.

Job Description

  • Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, brokers, architects, and engineers.
  • Identify and pursue new project opportunities aligned with company strengths.
  • Support preconstruction and estimating teams during pursuits and interviews.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of market activity and upcoming developments.
  • Represent the company at industry events and client meetings.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership and operations to ensure warm handoffs from pursuit to execution.
  • Help drive sustainable, long‑term growth rather than one‑off wins.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Manager - Commercial Construction should have:

  • Background in the general contracting world strongly preferred.
  • Subcontractor BD professionals with strong GC relationships will also be considered.
  • Local or regional ties to the Greenville / Upstate SC market preferred.
  • Proven ability to build trust‑based, long‑term client relationships.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
  • Not a fit for candidates seeking high‑pressure, transactional sales roles.

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $100K-$130K, depending on experience
  • Incentive Program: Performance‑based compensation tied to wins and growth
  • Competitive benefits package including healthcare and retirement options
  • Long‑term stability with consistent backlog and repeat clients
Contact
Lucía Candanedo
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7014635

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Columbia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucía Candanedo
Job Reference
JN-052026-7014635