Business Development Manager

Who We Are:

At Key, we realize that our team is our best asset. We are committed to hiring the finest personnel and providing them the tools they need to succeed.

Key Construction is a leading commercial construction company, serving nearly 40 states nationwide. Join a team that values building quality projects, work-life balance, a positive team atmosphere, and FUN

Benefits and Perks:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• ESOP401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed match
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Personal Uber rides
• Vehicle Allowance

We are seeking a growth driven and relationship-focused Business Development Manager to join our growing commercial construction team in Wichita, Kansas. This individual will play a critical role in expanding our market presence, developing strategic client relationships, driving new business opportunities across market sectors, and expanding the company’s geographic service area.

The ideal candidate is a proactive networker with a strong understanding of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry and a proven ability to identify opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and contribute to company growth.

If you are a motivated business development professional who thrives on relationship-building, strategic growth, and helping clients bring their visions to life, we invite you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to excellence in commercial construction.

Essential Duties:

• Generate qualified leads and identify new business opportunities throughout the Wichita market and surrounding region.
• Expand the company’s footprint by building relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
• Develop, manage, and maintain a robust sales pipeline from prospect identification through project award.
• Actively network within the community by participating in industry organizations, business events, trade associations, and client functions.
• Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with operations, estimating, and leadership teams to develop winning pursuit strategies and proposals.
• Assist in preparing presentations, qualifications packages, interviews, and proposal submissions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and upcoming project opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline and forecasting updates to leadership.
• Represent the company professionally while promoting our values, capabilities, and commitment to client success.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Business Development experience in the Wichita market.
• Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is required.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong client relationships that result in new business opportunities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Preferred Market Sectors:

• Business Development experience within the following market sectors:
• Non-Profit
• Civic
• Retail
• Historic Preservation
• Education (K-12 & Higher Ed)
• Hospitality
• Multi-Family
• Healthcare

Key Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• No Agency Inquiries Please
• Key Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Key Construction will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.