Director of Business Development-Mission Critical
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About The Company
The company is a nationally recognized specialty contractor with a portfolio that spans industrial and manufacturing facilities, healthcare and educational institutions, chip plants, and high-performance data center. The company is a leading specialty subcontractor in the construction industry. With over
About The Company
The company is a nationally recognized specialty contractor with a portfolio that spans industrial and manufacturing facilities, healthcare and educational institutions, chip plants, and high-performance data center. The company is a leading specialty subcontractor in the construction industry. With over 5,000 dedicated coworkers across the U.S. , they offer unmatched opportunities for skill development, career advancement, and the chance to contribute to some of the most complex and mission-critical projects in the industry.
About The Position
As the Director of Business Development – Mission Critical , you will be at the forefront of the company's growth in the data center and mission critical market . You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and nurturing client relationships, and partnering cross-functionally with preconstruction and operations teams to secure and deliver complex projects.
This role will serve as a key driver in market strategy, customer engagement, and long-term business development—helping position the company as a premier provider in the mission critical space.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Generation: Proactively research and pursue new business opportunities to maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads.
- Client Acquisition: Cultivate strong relationships with clients, end users, and design teams in the data center construction market.
- Sales Support: Assist in the full sales lifecycle—tracking pipeline activity, supporting proposal development, and maintaining CRM integrity.
- Preconstruction Collaboration: Lead design-build/design-assist pursuits and ensure all assumptions and scopes are clearly defined to minimize risk.
- Internal Coordination: Ensure smooth project hand-offs to operations with detailed knowledge sharing and support.
- Strategic Solutions: Develop and refine go-to-market strategies, staying ahead of trends and challenges unique to the data center space.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10–15 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on large-scale projects.
- Proven track record in project development, strategic partnerships, and preconstruction leadership.
- Deep understanding of the mission critical/data center ecosystem.
- Strong grasp of project risk management, compliance, and solution-based selling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at stakeholder engagement from C-suite to field operations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Career advancement opportunities within a nationally recognized contractor.
- Access to industry-leading tools, technology, and training
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Business Development and SalesIndustries
Staffing and Recruiting
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