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Business Development Manager - Commercial Construction in Naperville

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Business Development Manager – Commercial Construction

A growing general contractor is looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive new business and strengthen client relationships across the commercial construction market. This is a great opportunity for someone who knows how to build pipeline, nurture long-term partnerships, and bring in new work.

What You'll Do

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with owners, developers, and repeat clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in the commercial construction space
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and upcoming project opportunities
• Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to support proposals and pursuits
• Represent the company at industry events, associations, and networking functions
• Help shape and execute the company's overall business development strategy

What You Bring

• Several years of business development or sales experience in commercial construction
• A strong network of relationships with owners, developers, and/or general contractors
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A track record of winning new work and growing existing accounts
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently

What We Offer

• $115,000–$155,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits
• A supportive, growth-minded team culture
• Room to grow with a stable, reputable company

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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