Business Development Specialist

Bilingual (English and Japanese) role focused on driving sales and revenue growth through new business development and client relationship management. Works closely with project teams to support cost estimating, planning, and execution throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through regular contact and visits with existing and prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other partners.
• Represent company values and contribute to meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Review project drawings and specifications in coordination with the project team.
• Assist in estimating project costs and required labor hours.
• Support preconstruction planning related to project budgets and schedules.
• Understand contract requirements and general conditions of projects.
• Support accurate scheduling of materials and subcontracted work in compliance with contract documents.
• Confirm that materials and subcontracted work meet customer expectations.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to monitor subcontractor and vendor work quality.
• Communicate with subcontractors and relevant parties to manage expectations and project coordination.
• Attend regular project progress meetings and understand short-term work plans.
• Support project close-out activities and assist with final handover to customers.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial or construction-related environment.
• Fluency in both English and Japanese is required.
• General understanding of construction contracts and terminology.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Ability to support project cost estimation, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to adjust schedules under tight deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate people, equipment, and multiple activities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement of project-related processes.
• Proficient in PC usage and standard business tools, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prepare and review daily logs, monthly reports, and other project documentation.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and occasional holidays based on project and client needs.
• Ability to travel to project sites, with travel potentially accounting for up to approximately 50% of working time.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with site requirements and company safety policies.

Pay

USD 80,000–90,000 per year plus benefits.

Schedule

Onsite work in Indianapolis, Indiana. Visa sponsorship (E-visa) is available.