Business Development Lead

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys the relationship-building side of construction but can also speak technically with engineers, consultants, building owners, and general contractors about masonry restoration, façade rehabilitation, waterproofing, structural repairs, and building envelope solutions. Unlike a traditional sales role, this position focuses on becoming a trusted technical resource to engineering firms, consultants, and construction professionals who influence restoration and repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with structural engineering firms, building envelope consultants, architects, and general contractors.
• Identify upcoming restoration, façade, masonry, and waterproofing projects before they reach bid stage.
• Act as a technical liaison between clients and operations teams.
• Attend industry events, engineering association meetings, and networking functions.
• Conduct project research and market intelligence to identify new business opportunities.
• Partner with estimators and project management teams to position the company for upcoming work.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients while developing new accounts.
• Deliver presentations and lunch-and-learn sessions to engineering and consulting firms.
• Track opportunities through CRM and assist in developing strategic growth plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, restoration consulting, building envelope consulting, project management, estimating, or technical business development.
• Understanding of masonry restoration, façade rehabilitation, structural repairs, waterproofing, concrete restoration, historic preservation, and building envelope systems.
• Strong network within the Chicago construction and engineering community is preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to discuss technical restoration challenges with engineers, architects, and construction professionals.

Benefits

• Join a highly respected restoration contractor with decades of experience in the Midwest market.
• Take ownership of strategic client relationships rather than cold-calling transactional accounts.
• Work directly with engineering firms, consultants, property owners, and top general contractors.
• Be part of a company with a strong reputation, repeat clients, and a healthy backlog of work.
• Clear path for advancement as the company continues to expand its market presence.