Business Development Manager

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Position Title: Business Development Manager

Company Name: Foresight Construction Group, Inc.

Salary Range: $75,000-$150,000 per year (Base Salary + Commission)

Industry: Construction Management

Location: Tampa, FL

Job Overview

Foresight Construction Group is hiring a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth and forge new client partnerships across the Tampa market. Reporting directly to the CEO, this high-impact role focuses on expanding our reach within the commercial, municipal, healthcare, and higher education sectors. If you're a natural connector with a sharp commercial mindset, industry relationships, and a passion for building opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

Foresight Construction Group, Inc. is one of Florida's fastest-growing construction management firms with offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, and Gainesville. Since 2008, we've built a reputation for excellence across the Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. With projects spanning government, education, healthcare, and commercial sectors, we deliver more than buildings-we create lasting impact.

At Foresight, we lead with a can-do attitude, ownership mentality, responsiveness, and a spirit of excellence. We're ranked as one of Florida's Top 100 places to work and named among the Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies. We invest in our people, prioritize relationships, and believe in building a better future-for our clients, our communities, and our team.

Learn more at www.foresightcgi.com

Key Responsibilities

• Market Growth & Opportunity Development
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in key sectors: commercial, municipal, higher education, and healthcare.
• Create and execute market-entry strategies that increase visibility and drive pipeline growth.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor movements, and upcoming development plans.
• Client & Relationship Management
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with developers, architects, public sector clients, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Foresight at networking events, industry conferences, and community engagements.
• Conduct follow-ups with clients to assess satisfaction and generate repeat business.
• Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration
• Align efforts with preconstruction, marketing, and operations to support company-wide goals.
• Refine pursuit strategies and proposals with internal teams to ensure strong presentation and positioning.
• Promote brand visibility and reputation through strategic outreach and partnership building.
• Proposal & Pursuit Management
• Lead RFQ/RFP strategy and execution in partnership with marketing and preconstruction teams.
• Organize pursuit efforts and deliver compelling proposals to maximize contract awards.
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business development, with 3-5 years in the commercial construction industry
• Strong knowledge of the Tampa market and established local industry relationships
• Proven success in identifying, pursuing, and closing major project opportunities
• Excellent negotiation, networking, and presentation skills
• Highly self-motivated with a strategic mindset and strong follow-through
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment
• Associate degree or higher preferred
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Company phone and vehicle allowance
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Paid training and professional development
• Best-in-class work culture and advancement opportunities
  
  

Schedule

• Full-Time | Monday-Friday
• Hybrid role with local travel throughout the Tampa area
  
  

Location

• Hybrid work setup based in Tampa, FL
• Travel within the Tampa market expected; occasional statewide or regional travel
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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