Pre-Construction/Business Development Manager

Pre-Construction/Business Development Manager Dominion Construction, LLC United States, Maryland, Gaithersburg 481 North Frederick Avenue (Show on map) May 11, 2026

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• Create excellent experiences for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Recognize your role and seek collective success through collaboration.

Integrity:

• Do the right thing always, even when it's difficult.
• Treat yourself, the company, and others with respect.
• Be a person of your word and uplift team morale.

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• Take the initiative to safely do what's necessary to succeed.
• Exercise forethought and planning to achieve intended outcomes.
• Safety is the expectation and priority in all our businesses.

Expertise:

• Elevate your skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results with confidence.
• Increase your value to the team and capitalize on NDC's growth opportunities.

Pre-Construction / Business Development Manager Summary/Objective Lead pre-construction planning and business development activities for the Commercial Drywall Business Unit. This role combines strategic relationship building with oversight of early project phases, supporting client engagement, conceptual budgeting, value engineering, and proposal development. Primary Job Responsibilities Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the pre-construction phase, including conceptual estimates, budgeting, schedule development, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow the Commercial Drywall division's market presence.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, architects, owners, and vendors.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to ensure alignment between bids and execution plans.
• Represent the company at industry events, pre-bid meetings, and networking functions to build brand awareness.
• Oversee the development and submission of high-quality proposals and RFQs.
• Facilitate value engineering reviews to offer cost-effective alternatives to clients during preconstruction.
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic recommendations for positioning and pricing strategies.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and contribute to the division's strategic growth plan.
• Serve as a key point of contact during early project development and transition to operations team upon award. Other Responsibilities
• Support marketing efforts including the creation of project profiles, capability statements, and client presentations.
• Contribute to CRM data management and opportunity tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Commercial Drywall and company President. Competencies, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and client-facing communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the commercial construction and drywall market.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Strong budgeting, estimating, and conceptual planning skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software tools such as OST and QuickBid.
• Excellent proposal writing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple pursuits and priorities simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to contribute to division-level and company planning.

Supervisory Responsibility This role does not currently have supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This role operates in both office and field environments. Regular travel to meet with clients and attend industry events is expected. Office duties include computer-based work and meetings; field visits may involve exposure to active construction sites. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use a computer. Some walking at job sites and carrying of marketing materials may be required. Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, with regular full-time hours Monday through Friday with occasional after-hours works and overnight travel based on business needs. Travel Regular travel throughout the DMV area required. Occasional overnight travel for conferences or key pursuits. Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction, with at least 3 years in business development or preconstruction management roles.
• Experience in drywall or interiors preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications Must be able to get a background check and drug test. Work Authorization Must be eligible to work in the United States. (Some positions, based on contract stipulations may require U.S. citizenship) NDC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. This policy extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, use of facilities, participation in NDC-sponsored activities, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.