READY Construction · 5 hours ago
Business Development Specialist
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expREADY Construction Services (RCS) is a fast-growing commercial general contractor based in Dallas, TX, specializing in ground-up retail, restaurant, and fuel projects across the South-Central region. The Business Development Specialist plays a vital role in driving company growth by identifying, engaging, and developing new client relationships, primarily focusing on generating new bid opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship management.
Construction
Responsibilities
Research and build target lists of developers, architects, owners, and brokers in retail, restaurant, fuel, and additional commercial sectors across DFW and other key growth states
Conduct cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach to secure introductions, discovery meetings, and invitations to bid (ITBs)
Track and report weekly activity metrics , including:
30-50 outbound touchpoints (calls, emails, or LinkedIn messages) per week
8-10 new discovery meetings or ITB opportunities secured monthly with qualified decision-makers
Maintain regular follow-up communication to strengthen relationships and identify repeat opportunities
Enter, update, and maintain all client and project data within READY’s CRM (e.g., Monday.com)
Ensure each lead is accurately tagged by segment (e.g., restaurant, retail, fuel) and stage (lead, qualified, bid, awarded)
Generate weekly pipeline and performance reports for leadership
Support continuous improvement of CRM processes and reporting accuracy
Monitor industry platforms and local development news for new RFPs/ITBs
Track competitor activity, regional development projects, and market trends to identify new opportunities
Collaborate with estimating and operations teams on bid qualification and proposal preparation
Partner with marketing to maintain updated contact lists for quarterly campaigns
Support event planning and participation in industry networking functions (e.g., ICSC, Retail Live, broker events)
Represent READY professionally at external events and meetings to enhance visibility and strengthen brand presence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field preferred
1–3 years of experience in business development, sales, or client relations (commercial construction experience preferred)
Understanding of commercial construction processes, bid cycles, and industry stakeholders is a plus
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Experience with CRM systems (Monday.com, HubSpot, or similar)
Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
401(k) plan with a generous employer match
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for Career Growth & Development
Company
READY Construction
READY Construction Services, LLC delivers relationship-focused, high-quality commercial general contracting services customized to meet the unique needs of a broad spectrum of industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Brendon Hollier
Member and Founder
Clark Knippers
Member and Founder
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