Director of Business Development at Powers & Sons Construction in Chicago, Illinois
- Company: Powers & Sons Construction
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Posted: Sep 21, 2026
- Type: Full-Time
- Experience: 10+ years
Overview
The Director of Business Development will lead strategic relationship development and new client acquisition efforts throughout the Chicagoland market. This individual will focus on expanding Powers & Sons’ presence within healthcare systems, educational institutions, corporate clients, municipaliti…
Job description
- The Director of Business Development will lead strategic relationship development and new client acquisition efforts throughout the Chicagoland market. This individual will focus on expanding Powers & Sons’ presence within healthcare systems, educational institutions, corporate clients, municipalities, architects, and industry partners.
- The ideal candidate brings strong existing relationships, commercial construction experience, executive presence, and a collaborative approach to business development. This role will work closely with executive leadership, operations, and preconstruction teams to identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and support long-term company growth.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Relationship Development
- · Develop and strengthen relationships with owners, developers, healthcare systems, school districts, corporate clients, architects, brokers, and industry partners throughout Chicagoland
- · Identify and cultivate opportunities for negotiated commercial construction projects >$10M
- · Build and maintain a strong pipeline of future opportunities aligned with company growth goals
- Market Presence & Networking
- · Represent Powers & Sons Construction at industry organizations, networking events, conferences, and client functions
- · Maintain active visibility within Chicago commercial real estate and construction communities
- · Promote and strengthen the company’s brand and reputation across target markets
- New Client Acquisition
- · Identify strategic growth opportunities within healthcare, education, corporate, and municipal sectors
- · Develop client engagement strategies that lead to long-term partnerships and repeat business
- · Support executive leadership in expanding relationships with new and existing clients
- Pursuit Strategy & Collaboration
- · Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, and leadership teams to align pursuit strategy and client engagement efforts
- · Participate in strategic pursuits, interviews, presentations, and client meetings
- · Help position the company for negotiated and relationship-based opportunities
- Client Relationship Management
- · Maintain consistent communication and follow-through with clients and industry partners
- · Foster trust-based relationships focused on long-term collaboration and service excellence
- · Track and manage relationship activity and opportunity development
Requirements
- · 10+ years of business development, client development, operational leadership, or related experience within commercial construction preferred
- · Existing relationships within the Chicagoland construction and commercial real estate markets
- · Experience pursuing and securing negotiated commercial construction opportunities exceeding $10M
- · Strong understanding of commercial construction delivery, preconstruction, and operational processes
- · Executive presence with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- · Self-motivated, strategic, and highly collaborative mindset
- · Ability to represent the company professionally in client-facing and networking environments
- · Healthcare construction relationships
- · K-12 or higher education market relationships
- · Corporate/commercial office relationships
- · Developer and owner-side relationships
- · Experience working with architects, brokers, and owner representatives
Skills
Required
- Business development
- Client development
- Operational leadership
- Commercial construction experience
- Relationship building
- Executive presence
- Communication
- Strategic thinking
- Collaboration
- Negotiation
Preferred
- Healthcare construction relationships
- Developer and owner-side relationships
Benefits
- · Third-generation leadership with nearly 60 years in Greater Chicago
- · $250M growing business with a strong reputation and legacy
- · Entrepreneurial environment with direct leadership access
- · Opportunity to shape strategic growth initiatives
- · Relationship-driven culture focused on integrity and long-term partnerships
- · Family-oriented company culture that values people and collaboration
- · Strong operational foundation and commitment to excellence
- · Competitive base salary
- · Performance-based bonus opportunity
- · Vehicle allowance and business development expense support
- · Comprehensive benefits package
- · Long-term growth opportunity within a respected Chicago construction firm
About Powers & Sons Construction
Powers & Sons Construction is a third-generation, family-owned construction firm with nearly 60 years of experience building across northwest Indiana & the Greater Chicago market. Our reputation has been built on long-term relationships, operational excellence, integrity, and a culture that treats employees, clients, and partners like family. As we continue expanding our presence in healthcare, education, corporate, and developer-focused markets, we are seeking a strategic, relationship-driven business development leader to help shape the next chapter of our growth. This is not a transactional sales role. We are looking for a market-facing professional who understands the Chicago commercial construction landscape, values long-term partnerships, and can help generate meaningful negotiated opportunities across the region.