JR073 Business Development Representative

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.  

 

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Representative at our Pittsburgh office. 

 

What you will do:  

• Develop qualified business leads in core markets
• Research and find new business in emerging markets
• Industry networking to increase brand awareness
• Actively promote Rycon Construction within the industry
• Build new customer relationships
• Create strategies to secure new business and leads
• Plan and execute preselling activities
• Lead assigned proposals and develop winning strategies
• Assist leadership in Go/No Go decisions for prospective opportunities
• Track and manage opportunities in Client Relationship Management (CRM) databases
• Research and understand current market conditions
• Strengthen existing customer relationships
• Support active preconstruction or bidding activities
• Develop designer/subcontractor/supplier relationships to support securing new business
• Present industry related topics to customer base

 

What you will need to be successful:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Recent BD or construction industry experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced, high-production environment
• Excellent verbal communications, time management, organization, and writing capability
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and goal oriented
• Cordial disposition with a team attitude
• Demonstrate integrity
• Presentation skills
• Professional image
• Adept business judgement
• Experience with industrial, retail, higher education, and private medical
• Voluntary participation in committees serving community and industry
• An existing industry relationship network

 

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.   

 

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters 

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.  

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.