Business Development Director Healthcare Construction
Location : Manhattan, New York
Company : Leading General Contractor specializing in Healthcare projects
The Opportunity
Were hiring a growth-minded Business Development Director to expand and deepen our relationships across New Yorkarea healthcare owners. Youll own the go-to-market strategy for hospitals, health systems, ambulatory care, behavioral health, and life-science / clinical facilitieswinning negotiated work and driving a healthy, predictable pipeline.
What Youll Do
- Own the healthcare growth plan : Build and execute a 1224 month BD strategy for NYC and the broader tri-state market.
- Develop relationships : Engage capital planning, facilities, real estate, and procurement leaders at major health systems; cultivate partnerships with architects, PM firms / Owners Reps, and consultants.
- Create pipeline & qualify opportunities : Target, prioritize, and advance pursuits that fit our capabilities (interiors / renovations, complex MEP upgrades, imaging / ORs, EDs, pharmacies, labs, ground-up).
- Lead capture and positioning : Orchestrate pre-RFP positioning, influence scopes, and shape client criteria; brief estimating and precon teams early.
- Drive proposals and interviews : Partner with marketing / precon to produce compelling RFQ / RFP responses; coach project teams for shortlist interviews.
- Account management : Expand share of wallet with existing healthcare clients; implement key-account plans and quarterly business reviews.
- Market intelligence : Track CapEx programs, bond measures, grant funding, and regulatory drivers (NYC DOB, NYS DOH, ICRA / ILSM, Joint Commission) to anticipate demand.
- Brand building : Represent the firm at industry groups (e.g., HCA, HFMA, ASHE, BOMA Healthcare) and deliver thought leadership with case studies and panels.
Marketing & Brand Responsibilities
Own the healthcare vertical marketing plan : Set quarterly campaigns, themes, and KPIs aligned to target accounts and capacity.Content engine : Lead creation of case studies, project profiles, white papers, thought-leadership posts, and short-form video; maintain a healthcare content calendar.Collateral & proposals : Develop pursuit-specific decks, one-pagers, differentiators, and CVs; oversee visual storytelling and win themes (InDesign / PowerPoint).Digital presence : Manage healthcare web pages and LinkedIn activity; coordinate SEO for priority service lines and geographies; craft email nurture sequences.Events & ABM : Plan and execute roundtables, site tours, lunch-and-learns, conference sponsorships, and account-based marketing plays for top health systems.PR & awards : Source speaking slots, award submissions, and media opportunities to elevate the brand with healthcare decision-makers.Data & CRM : Maintain clean pipelines and campaigns in Salesforce / HubSpot ; track MQLSQL conversion, campaign ROI, and pursuit hit rates; lead win / loss analysis.Partner marketing : Co-market with architects, engineers, and owners reps on joint case studies and events to open doors and shape RFPs.What You Bring
812+ years in BD, account management, or seller-doer roles for a GC / CM or A / E / C firm must include meaningful healthcare project experience in the NYC metro.Active network with health systems, major hospitals, owners reps, and healthcare architects; proven track record converting opportunities to awards.Strong understanding of occupied healthcare construction (ICRA, interim life safety, phasing, MEP-intensive work, infection control).Demonstrated marketing acumen : content development, pursuit collateral, event strategy, and CRM discipline (Salesforce / HubSpot). Adobe InDesign / PowerPoint competency preferred.Clear, persuasive communicator; confident facilitating C-suite and board-level conversations.Bachelors degree in Construction / Engineering / Architecture / Marketing / Business (or equivalent experience).Why Join
A respected Manhattan-based GC with deep healthcare expertise and field teams trained for critical-care environments.Collaborative, nimble culture; direct access to executive leadership, precon, and operations.Strong backlog, trusted trade partners, and resources to deliver complex, MEP-heavy projects safely in occupied settings.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary + performance bonus / commission (OTE commensurate with experience).Comprehensive benefits : medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, commuter benefits, PTO, professional development allowance, and industry memberships.