Business Development Associate

About the Role

Workspire is partnering with an exciting general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex healthcare, institutional, higher education, telecom, and energy projects throughout the western United States. This privately held, growing, 100% minority-owned organization is seeking an entry-level Business Development Associate to support its growth. The Business Development Associate will help develop relationships with prospective clients, industry partners, and community organizations. Working closely with company leadership, marketing, estimating, and operations, this person will support opportunity research, outreach, client presentations, proposals, and networking initiatives. Based onsite in Irvine, California, this role is well suited for someone who is outgoing, organized, professional, and interested in building a career in commercial construction. Success will come from building genuine relationships, representing the organization well, and consistently following through.

Key Responsibilities

• Research target clients, prospective projects, and market opportunities to support business development efforts.
• Begin building relationships with prospective clients, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Learn the organization’s business development approach through mentorship and collaboration with company leadership.
• Coordinate outreach, meetings, and follow-up to keep prospective relationships moving forward.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including contacts, activity, and next steps.
• Collaborate with leadership, marketing, estimating, and operations on client presentations, proposals, events, and other business development initiatives.
• Organize competing priorities and ensure consistent follow-through across business development activities.
• Introduce yourself to prospective clients and partners and represent the organization professionally.
• Attend industry networking events and community gatherings, including occasional early-morning or evening events.
• Support the preparation and coordination of client presentations, proposal materials, and events.
• Follow up with contacts after meetings and events to strengthen relationships and maintain communication.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with CRM platforms (preferred).

Qualifications

• Zero to five years of experience in business development, marketing, customer service, hospitality, or another relationship-focused role.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort introducing yourself, meeting new people, and attending industry events.
• Strong organization, dependability, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to research prospective clients, projects, and market opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage competing priorities.
• Interest in commercial construction, real estate, architecture, engineering, or professional services.
• Professionalism, integrity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
• Availability to occasionally attend early-morning or evening events.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).