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Business Development Manager in Joliet

Date Posted: 07 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A respected general contractor in the Chicago area is hiring a Business Development Manager. You'll build relationships with owners, developers and design partners and help grow a steady pipeline of commercial work.

What You'll Do

  • Identify and pursue new commercial project opportunities
  • Build lasting relationships with owners, developers and design partners
  • Partner with estimating and operations on pursuits and proposals
  • Represent the company at industry events and client meetings
  • Track pursuits, hit rates and pipeline health

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of business development or client-facing experience in construction
  • General contractor or related industry background preferred
  • Comfort presenting to owners and decision-makers
  • Strong follow-through and relationship skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

What We Offer

  • Pay range $110K–$150K plus benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) and paid time off
  • Steady project backlog and room to grow

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. No sponsorship is available.

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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