Director of Marketing & Business Development – Construction

About the role

The Director of Marketing and Business Development will lead strategic planning, marketing systems, and business development across the central and western United States for a fast‑growing general contractor. This senior leader will manage the full pursuit process, from identifying opportunities to submitting winning proposals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination, and production of proposals, qualifications packages (SOQs), RFQs, and RFP responses.
• Develop proposal strategies to maximize competitiveness and win rates.
• Partner with executives, operations, project management, estimating, and marketing teams throughout the pursuit process.
• Research target markets and identify new business opportunities in New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas.
• Manage proposal schedules, assignments, compliance reviews, graphics, and final submissions.
• Oversee proposal writing, editing, and creation of marketing collateral that communicates company strengths.
• Support client relationship management and business development initiatives.
• Assist with pursuit planning, bid strategy, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain proposal content libraries, project descriptions, resumes, and marketing resources.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.
• Travel periodically to regional offices and project locations to support growth initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in proposal management, marketing, business development, or construction pursuits.
• Proven success managing complex proposals and securing contracts within the construction industry.
• Strong writing, strategic thinking, and team‑leadership abilities.

Required skills