Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Company: EW Howell Construction Group

Location: Plainview, NY (In-office, Long Island Headquarters)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: President of EW Howell Construction Group

Founded in 1891, EW Howell Construction Group is a premier general contractor, construction manager, and design-build firm serving the New York Metro area, including Long Island and New York City. With over 130 years of experience, we specialize in complex projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, cultural/recreation, assisted living, hospitality, and public works. As a proud member of the Obayashi Group, we combine world-class resources with personalized service to deliver exceptional results. Our core values—Integrity, Quality, Resiliency, and Relationships—drive our success and high rate of repeat clients.

We are seeking an energetic, proactive Business Development Manager to join our team at our Plainview headquarters. This role is ideal for a driven professional with deep roots in the New York construction industry who thrives on building lasting connections and pursuing new opportunities. In this position, you will report directly to the President and play a key role in driving our growth strategy.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the New York Metro construction market, targeting sectors aligned with our expertise (e.g., education, healthcare, retail, cultural, and public projects).
• Build and maintain a robust network of industry contacts, including owners, architects, developers, subcontractors, and key decision-makers.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market share and secure new projects.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, upcoming projects, and competitive insights.
• Represent EW Howell at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to promote our services and generate leads.
• Collaborate with internal teams (estimating, preconstruction, and operations) to prepare compelling proposals and presentations.
• Track and report on business development activities, pipeline, and progress toward goals.
• Foster long-term client relationships to support repeat business and referrals.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5-7 years of business development or sales experience in the construction industry or related fields such as engineering, architecture, or similar, preferably in general contracting, construction management, or allied professions in the New York Metro area.
• Proven track record of success in generating new business and winning projects.
• Established professional network in the New York construction market (e.g., connections with owners, architects, engineers, and industry associations).
• Strong understanding of the NYC and Long Island construction landscape, including regulatory environments and key sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic—willing to work hard, cold call, attend events, and persistently build connections.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in-office at our Plainview, NY location, with travel throughout the New York Metro area as needed.

We're not just seeking experience—we want a go-getter who is passionate about the industry, unafraid of hard work, and excels at forging meaningful relationships. If you're energetic, reliable, growth-oriented, and ready to contribute to a legacy firm with a bright future, this is your opportunity.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and more.
• Opportunity to grow with a stable, respected company backed by global resources.
• Collaborative team environment focused on excellence and long-term success.