Associate Business Development Manager

Chino, CA, USA|Remote

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $100,000.00 - $140,000.00

Benefits

comprehensive compensation package

Paid Time Off

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/extended health care

Dental

Vision

wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Description

We are a leading heavy civil general contractor based in Southern California, known for our commitment to delivering large-scale infrastructure projects that significantly enhance public transportation, dam and reservoir safety, and access to safe water sources. Our company has built a reputation on quality workmanship, innovative construction methods, and maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. As one of the largest players in the heavy civil construction industry, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of infrastructure development that positively impacts communities and the environment.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and proactive Associate Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career in construction business development while working alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects that shape the future of Southern California’s infrastructure. The role is focused on supporting our business development efforts by identifying new project opportunities, monitoring agency activities, managing event logistics, and assisting with marketing and promotional initiatives. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring our continued success in winning major contracts and expanding the company’s market presence.

The Associate Business Development Manager will be responsible for a variety of tasks including monitoring agency websites for upcoming projects, attending and documenting agency board meetings, and maintaining a comprehensive library of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Additionally, the manager will coordinate events and sponsorship opportunities, collaborate with senior staff on marketing materials, and support trade show activities by handling logistics, booth setup, and participant communication.

This position demands strong communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be interacting with agency representatives, marketing teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders regularly. We value a candidate who is highly motivated, resourceful, and capable of working with minimal supervision while meeting strict deadlines. The successful applicant will also demonstrate a commitment to learning company accounting policies and procedures and show flexibility to work occasional evening hours and travel up to 30 percent of the time.

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 per year, reflecting the importance of this role within the organization. Along with a comprehensive compensation package, we provide extensive benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Our company fosters a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion, and we are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Join us to be part of a winning team that is dedicated to building vital infrastructure and contributing to the safety, sustainability, and prosperity of the communities we serve. This is your chance to develop your expertise in construction business development within a supportive and forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee success.

Job Requirements

bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
4+ years experience in business development, proposals, operations or marketing within construction or engineering
ability to identify prioritize organize and track construction projects
strong communication and interpersonal skills
capacity to multi-task efficiently
ability to work independently and meet deadlines
willingness to learn and follow accounting policies and procedures
ability to work occasional evenings and travel up to 30 percent

Job Qualifications

bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
4+ years’ business development, proposal, operational or marketing experience for a construction, engineering or design firm required
ability to identify, prioritize, organize and track construction projects
strong communication and interpersonal skills
capacity to multi-task efficiently
ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
willingness to learn and follow company accounting policies and procedures
ability to work occasional evening hours and travel up to 30 percent

Job Duties

monitors agency websites and researches new project opportunities
takes notes at virtual or in-person agency board meetings
tracks and maintains a library of cip budgets
manages an event calendar and notifies the bd team of upcoming industry events
attends and participates in industry outreach and informational meetings as directed
coordinates the purchase of sponsorships
works closely with the senior business development staff to plan events including researching availability and costs of venues and restaurants for meetings and team dinners, working with reservation staff to reserve meeting rooms, coordinating with the caterer, obtaining contracts and paying deposits, booking hotel rooms, communicating reservations to attendees and accommodating special requests, sending event updates and invites to participants
works closely with senior business development staff to develop marketing materials, advertisements, trade show collateral and promotional items, including working with promotional vendor to get samples, managing inventory and paying invoices, communicating trade show advertisement specifications and deadlines with marketing team, coordinating trade-show booth signage and collateral, packing and delivering trade booth collateral to conference site, setting up the booth, staffing and fielding questions at the conference
submits check requests to accounting and monitors deliverables to ensure conference deadlines are met
manages reporting for business development activity