About Aegis
The Aegis Companies provide expert project control services to the construction industry's most respected contractors, owners, and operators. Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, we employ driven professionals dedicated to keeping construction projects on time and within budget.
Aegis provides all new employees with the training, opportunities, and tools to be the top project controls professionals in the industry. Experienced construction professionals contribute their unique experience and ideas to strengthen our organization. Employees new to the industry learn the “Aegis way” and earn the opportunity to become trusted senior staff.
With over two decades of experience solving the industry's toughest challenges, our regional offices throughout the United States and Europe enable our team members to work on projects anywhere in the world.
About the Role
The Business Development Manager will create and build new client relationships to obtain projects for the Eastern United States regions. This role is responsible for developing and facilitating the proposal process for specific clients/sponsors, which includes budget and pricing development, proposal writing, contract negotiations, and client presentations.
General responsibilities include:
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Promote Aegis to owners, general contractors, developers, planners, architects, engineers, and any appropriate lead by increasing brand awareness, prospecting and engaging new clients, coordinating public relations efforts, attending and participating in trade shows, participating in professional and industry organizations;
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Demonstrate and apply a complete understanding of all aspects of project controls necessary to build confidence in prospective clientele.
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Identify profitable marketplace opportunities,
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Build and manage long-term relationships and partnerships with key and target clients and architectural and engineering principals to generate leads (both Private and Public projects).
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Follows up on project leads identified by the Regional Managers
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Tracks projects, with consistent contact with Regional Managers, from concept through contract award.
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Attends pre-bid conferences, is the primary point of contact to outside contacts, and communicates all relevant information.
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Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals, with support staff participation, to existing and new clients.
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Works with the Director of Business Development to ensure accurate bids and proposals are submitted in a timely manner to all clients.
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Close clients, awarding Aegis contracting opportunities.
Travel
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Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required.
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This person will be focusing on the Eastern United States region
Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in business, science, or other related discipline or associate degree and related experience.
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3+ years of business development experience, preferably in the construction industry.
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Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams. Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
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Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) + employer match
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Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer-paid
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Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
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Life Assistance Program
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Paid Time Off + 10 paid holidays
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Wellness Program
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Squishy rhinos
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Team events