Construction Consultant (MO)

About Septagon

Septagon Construction has built its reputation by providing quality construction services while developing lasting relationships with our customers. We believe successful projects begin with understanding our customers' needs and continue through strong communication, teamwork, and service throughout the construction process. We're looking for someone who can help us continue growing our presence in the Columbia market, develop new relationships, and create opportunities for long-term partnerships with our customers.

About the Role

Septagon Construction is seeking an experienced, motivated Construction Consultant to join our Columbia team. This position will focus on business development, sales, and building strong customer relationships throughout Columbia and the surrounding market. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction along with the ability to develop relationships, identify new opportunities, and work with prospective customers to understand their construction needs. This role will also collaborate with Septagon's estimating, project management, and field teams to help turn opportunities into successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Focus on growing Septagon's presence in the Columbia market by developing new business opportunities and building relationships with business owners, community leaders, prospective customers, referral sources, and past Septagon clients
• Identify and qualify potential construction opportunities, follow leads through the sales process, and meet with customers to learn about their businesses, upcoming needs, project goals, budgets, and timelines
• Represent Septagon in the local business community through networking, business organizations, community involvement, and industry events while maintaining consistent follow-up with prospects and existing customers
• Work closely with estimating and operations teams to help develop project concepts, preliminary budgets, proposals, and presentations as opportunities develop
• Remain connected with customers as projects move forward, helping provide continuity from the initial relationship through project delivery and beyond

Qualifications

• Experience in construction sales, business development, estimating, or a combination of related construction experience
• Working knowledge of commercial construction
• Ability to connect with people, build trust, recognize opportunities, and develop long-term customer relationships
• Strong communication skills, comfortable meeting with customers, networking in the community, and representing Septagon professionally
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple relationships and opportunities while maintaining strong follow-through
• Business acumen and understanding of project costs and budgets
• Ability to work collaboratively with estimating, project management, and field operations

Pay & Schedule

• Full-Time, Exempt
• Competitive Salary + Commission Incentives
• Location: Columbia, Missouri