Cahill Contractors · 2 days ago
Business Development Manager – Commercial Construction
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expCahill Contractors is a family- and woman-owned general contractor specializing in commercial construction projects. The Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth through client engagement, manage relationships, and oversee the business development lifecycle to secure new project opportunities.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Develop and execute market-specific business development strategies aligned with company growth objectives
Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities through direct engagement with owners, developers, and key consultants
Leverage existing relationships to create repeat and negotiated work opportunities
Establish, maintain, and deepen trusted relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other industry partners
Serve as a primary point of contact for select strategic clients from initial pursuit through project award
Proactively position the company for upcoming opportunities by understanding client capital plans, funding cycles, and procurement strategies
Lead pursuits from initial identification through contract execution, including qualification, positioning, and win strategy development
Collaborate closely with estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams to develop competitive, compelling proposals
Participate actively in proposal writing, pricing strategy, and interview presentations, in conjunction with Cahill’s strong existing marketing team
Take direct ownership of closing work (in partnership with senior Cahill leadership), not simply handing off leads to others
Utilize hands-on experience in estimating and project management to ensure pursuits are realistic, well-scoped, and operationally sound
Provide market intelligence and client feedback to executive leadership to inform strategic planning
Mentor and collaborate with junior business development or marketing staff as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated success in commercial construction business development
Prior hands-on experience in estimating and project management for a commercial general contractor
Proven track record of independently generating, pursuing, and winning work
Extensive existing relationships with decision-makers in healthcare, public higher education, hospitality, affordable and market-rate housing, private school, and community project
Deep understanding of delivery methods including CM at Risk, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and negotiated GMP work
Strong financial, contractual, and construction knowledge enabling credible, executive-level client conversations
Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Preferred
Strategic, relationship-driven mindset with a long-term view of client value
High level of personal accountability and follow-through
Ability to represent a family-owned firm with professionalism, discretion, and credibility
Strong alignment with values of safety, integrity, collaboration, commitment, continuous improvement and excellence
Benefits
Cahill covers 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision (HMO and PPO options available).
Multiple coverage options for spouse/partner and family.
401(k) with employer match.
Opportunities for mentorship and professional development within a collaborative team.
FSA, Wellness Stipend, Commuter Benefits and more.
Company
Cahill Contractors
Cahill Contractors is a construction company offering construction and property management services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathryn Cahill Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
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