Business Development Associate

Job Title: Business Development Associate
Department: OIC Construction
Classification: Hourly with Benefits
Compensation: $22-$26/hour

Position Summary
The Business Development Associate supports growth of OIC Construction by identifying opportunities, assisting with proposals, and coordinating outreach and client engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Track RFPs and bid opportunities across local, state, and federal platforms
• Assist in preparing proposals, bid packages, and capability statements
• Maintain the opportunity pipeline and CRM system
• Coordinate outreach with clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Schedule site visits, meetings, and business development events
• Support internal tools, including the RFP search engine pilot

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years in business development, sales support, marketing, or construction administration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred (Optional) Skills

• Familiarity with CRM systems or pipeline tracking tools
• Interest in construction, real estate, or community development
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude) for research, writing, or workflow support
• Exposure to RFP tracking, bid analysis, or proposal development processes
• Comfortable learning and adopting new technology tools