District Business Development Manager (Water / Wastewater)

Job Description

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing all business development activities, staff & sales goals for a specific region / market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinates and Leads the team (operations, management, estimating, scheduling, BIM, etc.) with strategy discussions, pre-win activities, and content development.

2. Develops the annual tactical plan that identifies market conditions, economic data, new markets, emerging trends and opportunities to establish realistic sales goals and short and long-term strategic plans for growth.

3. Establishes, communicates & monitors performance expectations related to business development activities.

4. Identifies Sundt's key differentiators and identifies and presents value propositions through design or constructability improvements.

5. Ownership of the entire BO process including : new and existing client relationship development, lead identification and development, opportunity assessment and prioritization, go vs no-go process, and leading pursuits.

6. Participates in industry-related events and remains an active member of critical organizations to enhance the visibility of Sundt.

7. Responsible for managing accurate data on leads, opportunities, and pursuits in the Cosential CRM system and other tools to support business development strategies for the company.

8. Responsible for the development of pre-win strategies, all RFQ / RFP responses, and drafting text and creating graphical content for proposals, reports, presentations, etc.

9. Responsible for the personal development of all direct reports through the timely review and submission of the performance review process.

10. Serves as a member of Profit Center Leadership with shared responsibility for setting and meeting group strategic goals and personnel development.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. 5+ years of experience leading similar competitive qualification-based pursuits or in the procurement of projects.

2. Four-year business or marketing degree or equivalent combinations of training and experience in marketing / business.

3. Minimum of ten (10) years in business development within the construction industry.

4. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note : Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis

2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures

3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis

4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift / work day

5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis

6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift / work day.

7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note : Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing / maintaining the operation of any vehicle / equipment, the handling / disposal / transport of hazardous materials, or the handling / treatment / disposal of potentially flammable / combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and / or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list :

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)

Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace Wellness Programs

Mental Health Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee-Owner Perks

Educational Assistance

Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

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