Director of Business Development, Construction

ABOUT YOU

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a Director of Business Development within the advanced/high-tech manufacturing sectors, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and/or life sciences to join our team of experts in Richmond Heights, Missouri. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset - our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates Traditional and Roth 401kTuition reimbursement for associatesScholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel1-week paid volunteer leave each year100% charitable matchMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverage3 weeks of vacation100% paid 12-week maternity leave

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunitiesCreate and expand ARCO’s footprint and establish top of mind awarenessResearch and analyze key economic factors that may influence market activity within specific niche markets or geographic areasAttend trade shows and other associations’ meetings to stay abreast of market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospectsProvide ongoing progress updates on new business development activities and other key indicators to the ARCO management teamHelp develop and manage the execution of the sales planCoordinate and manage the sales/proposal process with ARCO’s marketing, estimator, project manager, and senior management teamEstablish profitable relationships with decision makers at companies and organizationsTravel as needed

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related construction discipline is required 5-10 years' technical sales experience within the construction industryExperience in advanced/high-tech manufacturing sectors, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and/or life sciences is highly preferredBroad and in-depth business background with a reasonable working knowledge of the technical aspects of design/build construction

MAKE YOUR MOVE

ARCO is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. With more than 5,500 projects completed coast to coast, we pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project. Because we believe in creating opportunities for individual success among our associates, ARCO is a 100% associate-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each associate holds a stake in the company, placing the benefits of our success directly in the hands of those who drive it.

ARCO is consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets nationwide and is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the 3rd largest design-build firm in the U.S. and the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space.

ARCO is committed to identifying and implementing ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry. Beyond standard corporate policies and practices, ARCO extends our commitment to creating an inclusive culture to our recruiting, training, and subcontractor selection. We know that the best work requires the best people and that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the very best solutions to our customers.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.