About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Commercial Construction (general contracting & construction management).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

This entry-level Business Development Associate role is onsite in Mundelein, IL supporting a confidential client that provides general contracting and construction management services across healthcare, institutional, higher education, telecom, and energy sectors. The role focuses on researching opportunities, building relationships, supporting proposals and presentations, and representing the organization at networking and community events.

Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000 base salary + bonus + industry-leading benefits. Schedule: Full-time, with occasional early-morning or evening events.

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What You’ll Do

• Research target clients, prospective projects, and local market opportunities to support business development.
• Begin building and nurturing relationships with prospective clients, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Coordinate outreach, meetings, and follow-up to move opportunities forward.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of contacts, activities, and next steps.
• Support preparation and coordination of client presentations, proposals, and events.
• Attend industry networking events and community gatherings (occasional early or evening hours).
• Collaborate with leadership, estimating, marketing, and operations to ensure consistent follow-through.
• Represent the confidential client professionally in all interactions.

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Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in business development, marketing, customer service, hospitality, or other relationship-focused roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable introducing yourself and meeting new people.
• Organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow through on commitments.
• Ability to research prospective clients, projects, and market data.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Interest in commercial construction, real estate, architecture, engineering, or professional services.
• Valid driver’s license and availability for occasional early-morning or evening events.
• Professionalism, integrity, initiative, and willingness to learn.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience with CRM platforms.

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Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers mentorship and exposure to company leadership, marketing, estimating, and operations within a growing construction organization. For an early-career professional, the role provides hands-on experience in business development for complex construction sectors and direct impact on opportunity pipelines.

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EEO & Candidate Experience

Careertakes and the confidential client are equal opportunity employers committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate on any legally protected basis.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.