Business Development Manager

About Level 3 Construction

Level 3 Construction is a growing California General Contractor specializing in hospitality, multifamily, affordable housing, student housing, senior living, and mixed-use construction projects throughout California.

We are entering a significant growth phase and are seeking a relationship-driven Business Development Manager to help expand our presence throughout Southern California and support our long-term growth strategy.

Position Overview

The Business Development Manager will serve as the face of Level 3 Construction in the Southern California market. The primary responsibility is developing and maintaining relationships with developers, architects, owners, affordable housing organizations, hotel ownership groups, property management companies, real estate investment firms, commercial brokers, and industry influencers.

This role is heavily relationship-based and requires regular in-person meetings, networking events, industry conferences, and market engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build relationships with developers, architects, owners, and consultants.

• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions.

• Generate negotiated and invited opportunities.

• Identify projects before formal procurement.

• Develop strategic accounts and long-term partnerships.

• Monitor market activity and emerging opportunities.

Who Should Apply

• Relationship builders who enjoy meeting developers, architects, owners, and industry professionals.

• Self-starters who create opportunities without being told.

• Professionals who enjoy networking events and industry functions.

• Individuals who want to help build a company, not just hold a job.

• People who thrive on building trust and long-term relationships.

Who Should NOT Apply

• Those who prefer spending most of their time behind a desk.

• Those who dislike networking events, conferences, or client meetings.

• Individuals who require constant direction and supervision.

• People who believe business development is only cold calling.

• Candidates uncomfortable with long sales cycles and relationship-based selling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Established relationships with Southern California developers, architects, consultants, or ownership groups.

• Active participation in industry organizations.

• Experience with commercial general contracting, multifamily development, affordable housing, hospitality, architecture, owner's representation, or commercial real estate.

• Existing network within Southern California.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Existing developer relationships.

• History of generating negotiated work.

• Proven strategic account growth.

• Strong referral network.

• Recognized presence within the Southern California development and construction community.