Business Development Manager
Company: VASE Construction
Industry: Construction • Real Estate • Architecture • Engineering
Position: Full-Time
Location: 250 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT
Business Description:
VASE is strategically focused on complementary areas of growth:
Construction Management (CM), General Contracting (GC), and Owner's Project Management (OPM). Our construction services support a wide range of clients including healthcare organizations, nonprofit institutions, municipalities, educational facilities, Housing and mixed-use development, and private developers.
Real Estate Development to create long-term value by building and owning assets that generate sustainable income and strengthen VASE's future.
Our Vision: To be Connecticut’s trusted leader in guiding organizations from vision to successful development and construction projects through exceptional leadership, proactive planning, and unwavering advocacy.
Our Mission: We serve as a trusted strategic partner, helping organizations transform vision into reality through exceptional project leadership, proactive planning, and collaborative problem-solving. We create lasting value by delivering successful projects, fostering enduring relationships, and cultivating a workplace where our team members are respected, empowered, and inspired to anticipate challenges, grow, lead, and succeed. Through our work, we strengthen our communities and create opportunities for future generations.
Job Description
Strong skills in Sales and Sales Operations, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
Demonstrated expertise in Business Development, including market analysis, lead generation, and strategic partnership building.
Experience in Team Management, including coaching, performance oversight, and fostering a collaborative sales culture.
Excellent Customer Service capabilities, with a focus on relationship management and client retention.
Background in construction, engineering, or related industries is highly beneficial.
Ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans, and to use CRM and sales analytics tools effectively.
Research and pursue qualified CM, GC, and OPM opportunities daily.
Lead the writing, coordination, and submission of RFQs, RFPs, interview packages, qualifications, and proposals.
Coordinate technical input from leadership, estimating, project managers, and project accounting.
Coordinate bid documents, addenda, subcontractor outreach, and procurement schedules.
Support the estimating team throughout the pursuit process and coordinate final proposal submissions.
Qualifications
Established network of owners, developers, architects, engineers, brokers, and industry professionals that can generate business opportunities.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with executive-level stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in business development, marketing, proposal management, or the construction industry.
Exceptional writing, editing, grammar, and communication skills.
Takes ownership and thinks ahead.
Communicates proactively and solves problems.
Leads with professionalism and accountability.
Demonstrates a strong desire to grow into a senior leadership role.
Salary & Benefits
Starting at $k per year plus Health, Life, Dental, Vision, retirement plan, and more. Salary commensurate with experience plus Performance-based annual bonus.
Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to: projects@vasemanagement.com. Learn more at: www.vaseconstruction.com
