Business Development Manager

Hcib Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Seattle Manager Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at Hcib. Seattle · $130,000–$160,000 base.

SalaryStated by Hcib

$130,000 – $160,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityManager

LocationSeattle

Base pay$130,000–$160,000

PostedJul 8, 2026 · 2mo ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Find and pursue construction management and owner’s representative opportunities across public and private markets
Build client relationships through networking, conferences, outreach, and structured client meetings
Research competitors and market information to shape pursuit plans and win approaches
Lead proposal, qualifications, interview, and marketing initiative preparation with the team
Help identify strategic hires while sustaining client, teaming partner, and office relationships

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree, preferably in communication, business, architecture, planning, or construction management
At least five years in marketing or business development for a professional services firm
Construction management experience, a local market network, and established client or AEC contacts
Strong project management, writing, speaking, presenting, and client relationship skills
Working expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; InDesign familiarity is a plus

Who this fits

You’ll suit a relationship-led business development role focused on construction management and owner’s representative pursuits. The position is based in Seattle, requires familiarity with local clients and competitors, and includes travel as needed. The stated salary range is $130,000 to $160,000 per year.

From the employer

Hill International is seeking a Business Development Manager in Seattle, Washington

This opening requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about business development, including assisting in the identification and pursuit of business opportunities, establishing positive client relationships through effective client meetings and networking, developing & maintaining competitor knowledge, developing win strategies for targeted opportunities, leading proposal and interview preparation, helping identify strategic hires, and maintaining ongoing client relationships. The focus will be agency construction management and owner’s representative services in both the public and private sectors for both buildings and infrastructure markets.

Identifying & Pursuing Opportunities:

Understand Hill’s target markets, resources and services
Identify business opportunities in targeted markets consistent with our business strategy
Assist in developing client and opportunity strategies
Work with the team to position for targeted pursuits

Establishing Positive Client Relationships:

Ability to continue the growth of client base, teaming partners and overall office network
Identify and effectively participate in industry networking opportunities
Contacting potential clients to establish rapport
Arrange client meetings
Identify key issues important to clients
Document client meetings using Hill templates
Experience with client interface through attendance at conferences, meetings, and industry events

Competitor Knowledge:

Strong research skills identifying competitive analysis, public documents, and market research for private clients
Partner with business development team to develop pursuit plans and needed marketing material
Understand strengths and weaknesses of competitors
Inform win strategy development based on competitive intelligence

Developing Win Strategies:

Experience developing firm qualifications and proposal packages
Understand client procurement processes and identification of decision makers will be
Partner with team to develop clear understanding of client decision drivers
Work as part of the team and assist in leading the development of win strategies focused on the best approach to deliver client value
Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives

BA or BS, preferably in Communication, Business, Architecture, Planning or Construction Management
5+ years of experience in Marketing or Business Development role for a professional services firm, preferably with specific Construction Management experience
Strong project management skills
Established industry network of client and AEC contacts
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Motivated, results-driven individual passionate about fostering good client relationships and promoting positive work relationships within our organization
Bring familiarity with local market, clients and competitors
Travel as needed
Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required, Adobe InDesign a plus

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$160,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.