Remote Business Development Associate Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL

Join EverGreene Architectural Arts

This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership role for professionals with strong sales acumen, strategic vision, and a passion for preserving historic architecture. As a Business Development Executive (BDE) at EverGreene, you'll lead efforts to win complex restoration projects by cultivating relationships with owners, architects, and construction partners. You'll meet with prospective clients, conduct site visits to assess existing conditions, and shape pursuit strategies that align with EverGreene's strengths. Supported by Business Development Associates, Coordinators, and Administrators, you'll direct the proposal, pricing, and preconstruction process-bringing together the right team and approach to win meaningful work. This role is for proactive strategists who thrive on turning opportunities into contracts through insight, trust-building, and execution.

For nearly 50 years, EverGreene has been a national leader in architectural restoration, conservation, and design-trusted to work on many of the most iconic and historically significant buildings in the United States. Our projects unite the worlds of art and construction, combining technical mastery with creative problem-solving to deliver outstanding results in complex, high-stakes environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, we don't just offer jobs-we offer the opportunity to build a meaningful career while preserving America's architectural legacy and contributing to work that endures.

Position Summary

Business Development Executives are responsible for finding, qualifying, and closing work within their assigned region or market sector. They lead the preconstruction effort for pursuits they own, from lead qualification to final contract execution. Supported by Estimators, Business Development Associates, Coordinators, and Administrators, BDEs are strategic sellers, technical problem-solvers, and trusted advisors to EverGreene's clients. This senior-level role requires strong construction knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to coordinate both support staff and estimating teams to deliver persuasive, accurate bid packages.

The base salary is between $125,000 to $175,000 per year depending on experience with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. Midwest based; Location is flexible for this remote position covering the Midwest region.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement and cultivate long-term relationships with owners, architects, consultants, construction managers and other partners.
• Expand and maintain a strong network to generate new business opportunities aligned with EverGreene's strategic priorities.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue projects that fit EverGreene's capabilities, leveraging strategic market intelligence.
• Develop and implement winning pursuit and bid strategies, positioning EverGreene competitively across markets.
• Oversee the full preconstruction process, directing scoping, estimating strategy, proposal writing, and bid package preparation for both preconstruction consulting services and specialty contracting.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts among estimators, BD staff, and project teams to ensure timely, complete, and accurate submissions.
• Evaluate project risk and strategic positioning to inform go/no-go decisions and maximize success rates.
• Represent EverGreene externally, leading pre-bid walkthroughs, interviews, presentations, and negotiations.
• Track and analyze sales pipeline activity, reporting regularly on leads, opportunities, and market trends.
• Review and approve draft estimates, proposals, and bid packages, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company objectives.
• Support project execution by providing well-planned proposals, clear scopes, and accurate contracts.
• Partner with project management to address challenges, scope changes, and maintain client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop junior BD staff - Associates, Coordinators, and Administrators - to strengthen departmental capacity.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align pursuit strategies, project publicity, and company communications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader, sharing knowledge internally and through public engagement.
• Increase industry visibility through presentations, articles, social media, and participation in committees or boards.
• Maintain engagement through project delivery to ensure continuity between preconstruction intent and execution.

Career Path

This role offers a clear path for advancement. Successful team members may be promoted to Senior Business Development Executive, taking on more complex or national accounts and mentoring junior BD staff. From there, top performers may move into Regional BD Director roles, providing strategic oversight across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction, preservation, architectural services, with a strong track record in business development or sales
• Established network of potential clients and industry partners in the A/E/C sector
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level client relationships
• Strong knowledge of preconstruction processes, estimating, and proposal strategy
• Comprehensive knowledge of major construction project execution, including the ability to interpret drawings and specifications, anticipate logistical challenges, and align EverGreene's estimating and proposal strategies with project delivery realities
• Subject matter expertise in historic preservation projects and related trades
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple pursuits simultaneously
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to close deals and drive revenue growth
• Strategic thinker with the ability to evaluate risks and opportunities
• Proficiency using CRM systems (Unanet/Cosential, Deltek, etc.) and other digital platforms (Procore, Asana)
• Active involvement in Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI) is an advantage
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefit Highlights

• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• 401k & Roth Retirement plans with Company Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP
• Long Term Disability, AD&D & Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Why Join EverGreene?

• Work on landmark projects and iconic buildings nationwide
• Join a mission-driven, employee-owned company where your contributions matter
• Grow your career in a collaborative culture that values craftsmanship, quality, and innovation
• Help shape a lasting legacy of artistic excellence and technical mastery

Work Environment & Travel Expectations

This position consists of remote based work and will require occasional travel to our Brooklyn based HQ and throughout the Midwest region. This position may require the employee to visit job sites. Compliance with OSHA safety procedures including the consistent and proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when visiting project sites under active construction. This job is most often performed in an office setting and requires frequent sitting (working on a computer). Due to computer usage, there is repetitive motion of the hands and wrists. EverGreene Architectural Arts is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the workplace including all project sites. EverGreene Architectural Arts is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.

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