Business Development Manager – Heavy Civil

Kimmel & Associates

. Build and expand relationships with owners, engineers, municipalities, developers, and other key decision-makers throughout the Nevada market .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and relationship management within the Nevada market, focusing on pipeline and underground water infrastructure projects. Proven ability to leverage a strong network and collaborate effectively with operational teams to drive market expansion and brand visibility.

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Business DevelopmentRelationship ManagementNetworking SkillsMarket Expansion StrategyUnderground Water Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentSalesAccount ManagementProposal DevelopmentMarket Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsEntrepreneurial MindsetTrust BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Social MediaMarketing ToolsNetworking Platforms

Industry Keywords

Pipeline InfrastructureUnderground Wet UtilitiesHeavy CivilCommercial Real EstateDBIAAGC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and expand relationships with owners, engineers, municipalities, developers, and other key decision-makers throughout the Nevada market
Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities involving pipeline and underground wet utility infrastructure
Generate leads and develop relationships that translate into long-term project opportunities and awarded work
Represent the company throughout the Las Vegas and broader Nevada market
Develop the company's visibility and reputation within the local business and infrastructure community
Lead outreach, networking, and relationship-building initiatives across key client and industry segments
Participate in industry associations, networking events, and other market-facing activities
Leverage an existing Nevada-market network to identify and create new opportunities
Work closely with operations and estimating teams to support pursuits, proposals, and client relationships
Help shape the company's long-term business development strategy and market expansion efforts
Support brand visibility, marketing, and social media initiatives when appropriate
Focus on pipeline and underground water infrastructure projects typically ranging from $1 million to $60 million
Establish and grow the company's presence in the Las Vegas and Nevada market

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Approximately 5–10 years of business development, sales, account management, or relationship-driven experience
An established network of relationships and contacts within the Nevada and/or Las Vegas market is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to open doors, build trust, and develop long-term relationships with senior-level decision-makers
Strong interpersonal, communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and build a market largely through personal initiative
Comfortable working remotely while maintaining a highly visible presence in the target market
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 2–3 times per month, including regular travel to Las Vegas as well as occasional travel to Northern California and Texas
Experience in construction, heavy civil, water infrastructure, commercial real estate, industrial sales, materials sales, or another relationship-intensive industry preferred
Experience supporting marketing, social media, brand visibility, or market-facing initiatives is a plus
Involvement with organizations such as DBIA or AGC is preferred but not required
Experience or familiarity with underground wet utilities, pipeline, or water infrastructure is a plus but not required
Strong ability to collaborate with operational, estimating, and preconstruction teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Earned-business bonus incentive
Outstanding medical benefits
Dental coverage
Strong retirement benefits
Fully remote work arrangement for the right candidate
Significant autonomy and ownership over a high-growth market
Opportunity to help build and shape a new business development function
Backing of an established, experienced heavy civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects
Long-term career growth potential as the company expands its Nevada and other strategic markets