[Remote] Remote Business Development Manager-Heavy Civil

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kimmel & Associates is recruiting on behalf of an unnamed general engineering contractor for a Business Development Manager to establish and grow the contractor’s presence in the Las Vegas and Nevada market. The role develops relationships and pursues pipeline and underground water infrastructure opportunities, while collaborating with operations and estimating teams and supporting market expansion.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand relationships with owners, engineers, municipalities, developers, and other key decision-makers throughout the Nevada market
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities involving pipeline and underground wet utility infrastructure
• Generate leads and develop relationships that translate into long-term project opportunities and awarded work
• Represent the company throughout the Las Vegas and broader Nevada market
• Develop the company's visibility and reputation within the local business and infrastructure community
• Lead outreach, networking, and relationship-building initiatives across key client and industry segments
• Participate in industry associations, networking events, and other market-facing activities
• Leverage an existing Nevada-market network to identify and create new opportunities
• Work closely with operations and estimating teams to support pursuits, proposals, and client relationships
• Help shape the company's long-term business development strategy and market expansion efforts
• Support brand visibility, marketing, and social media initiatives when appropriate

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Approximately 5–10 years of business development, sales, account management, or relationship-driven experience
• Demonstrated ability to open doors, build trust, and develop long-term relationships with senior-level decision-makers
• Strong interpersonal, communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and build a market largely through personal initiative
• Strong ability to collaborate with operational, estimating, and preconstruction teams
• An established network of relationships and contacts within the Nevada and/or Las Vegas market is strongly preferred
• Experience in construction, heavy civil, water infrastructure, commercial real estate, industrial sales, materials sales, or another relationship-intensive industry preferred
• Involvement with organizations such as DBIA or AGC is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Earned-business bonus incentive
• Outstanding medical benefits
• Dental coverage
• Strong retirement benefits
• Fully remote work arrangement for the right candidate
• Significant autonomy and ownership over a high-growth market
• Opportunity to help build and shape a new business development function
• Long-term career growth potential as the company expands its Nevada and other strategic markets

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