Managing Director of Development

Managing Director of Development Location: Remote, Nationwide Are you a strategic builder who thrives at the intersection of relationships, market intelligence, and execution? An industry-leading construction organization is entering a pivotal phase of national growth and is seeking a Managing Director of Development to shape and scale its business development function. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will influence multimillion and billion dollar project pipelines, guide enterprise growth strategy, and partner directly with executive leadership to drive long-term success across key markets such as advanced manufacturing, mission critical infrastructure, and large-scale commercial builds. This Role Offers: Competitive executive level compensation with performance-based incentives and long-term rewards Opportunity to influence national growth strategy and major project pursuits High visibility with executive leadership and direct impact on company direction Entrepreneurial environment with strong financial backing and expansion plans Collaborative culture focused on ownership, results, and innovation Key Responsibilities: Lead and orchestrate national business development strategy across multiple verticals, ensuring alignment with organizational growth objectives Oversee and refine pipeline management processes, evaluating opportunity quality, prioritization, and conversion into secured backlog Build and maintain executive level relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and strategic partners Guide complex pursuit efforts from early engagement through contract execution, aligning internal teams to deliver compelling and differentiated solutions Partner cross functionally with preconstruction, operations, and executive leadership to ensure seamless execution from concept through completion Establish structure, accountability, and performance standards across a growing development team, including direct and indirect reports Translate market trends, competitive insights, and economic factors into actionable strategies that drive revenue growth Serve as a key advisor to leadership on market positioning, expansion opportunities, and long-term business planning Skill Set and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 10 to 20 years of experience within the construction industry, with a strong background in business development, preconstruction, or project execution Proven leadership experience overseeing teams and driving accountability for pipeline performance and results Strong understanding of construction methods, project lifecycle, and cost drivers, with the ability to connect technical insight to business strategy Demonstrated success leading complex pursuits and securing large scale projects Ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders across multiple regions or business units Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to engage senior level clients and internal leaders Strategic thinker with strong decision-making capabilities and a proactive, results oriented mindset Preferred Experience: Background in large scale commercial or industrial construction environments Experience with design build or collaborative delivery models Exposure to high growth environments with evolving structures and processes Track record of building or transforming business development functions Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable strategies About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS