Project Development Associate
Full Time · Columbus, Ohio · $70,000 - $90,000 / year
About the Role
Superior is looking for a Project Development Associate to help identify, evaluate, and pursue new electrical construction opportunities. This role will support project development and preconstruction efforts by coordinating pursuit deliverables, evaluating project opportunities, supporting bids and proposals, and building strong relationships with General Contractors, owners, developers, and industry partners. The Project Development Associate will work closely with our Preconstruction, Risk Management, and project teams to help drive opportunities from initial pursuit through post bid follow up and negotiation. This role reports to the Director of Strategy & Project Development and is based at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop project pursuit deliverables, including hourly rate build ups, general conditions cost build ups, long lead equipment tracking, and skilled labor curves
- Coordinate with Preconstruction teams to ensure estimates and other deliverables are on track for submission
- Track and evaluate upcoming public and private electrical construction opportunities
- Support the review and scoring of new project opportunities
- Assist with General Contractor and Owner prequalification efforts alongside Risk Management team
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope alignment meetings, and proposal presentations
- Support post-bid follow-up and negotiation processes
- Maintain accurate project pipeline, opportunity, and client information
- Monitor construction market trends and new opportunities
- Build relationships with General Contractors, developers, owners, and industry partners
Your Expertise
- At least 1 year of experience in construction, project development, preconstruction, estimating, or business development
- Understanding of construction bidding and project development processes
- Bonus: Bachelor's degree in Construction Systems Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Bonus: Experience in electrical, mechanical, or specialty contracting
- Bonus: Experience with BuildingConnected or similar construction bidding platforms
Benefits
- Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
- Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
- Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
- 401K Plan: We match a portion of your 401K contributions
- Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
- Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off