Construction business development specialist

About the Role

The Construction Business Development Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and supporting the preparation of bids and proposals for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Support the preparation of bids and proposals for construction projects.
• Conduct market research.
• Track industry trends.
• Collaborate with project and estimating teams to align client needs with company capabilities.
• Attend client meetings.
• Network with developers and contractors.
• Prepare presentations.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, and pipeline status.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for project handover.
• Follow up on ongoing prospects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CRM tools
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Basic project documentation systems

Qualifications

• Strong business development, sales, and client relationship management skills in the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Experience with market research, opportunity identification, and competitor analysis in real estate or construction markets.
• Ability to prepare and review proposals, tenders, and presentations, with attention to commercial and technical details.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven ability to work on-site with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to meet revenue or conversion targets.
• Relevant experience in construction business development is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of local Chennai and Tamil Nadu construction markets, regulatory environment, and key industry players is an advantage.