Business Development Manager (Affordable Housing & Multifamily Construction)
13 days ago
Richmond
Job Description Business Development Manager - Affordable Housing & Multifamily Construction Company Overview At UrbanCore Construction, we build more than buildings - we build trust, long-term partnerships, and communities that matter. Our work in affordable housing and multifamily construction supports developers and owners who are committed to creating lasting impact. We are a values-driven general contractor known for accountability, integrity, and an exceptional client experience. As we continue to grow our affordable housing portfolio, we are seeking a Business Development Manager who is energized by relationships, disciplined in pursuit execution, and aligned with our culture. The Opportunity This role is ideal for a construction-savvy relationship builder who understands the long-cycle nature of affordable housing and multifamily development, thrives on early-stage pursuit work, and takes ownership of building a healthy, qualified pipeline. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, cultivating developer and design-team relationships, guiding pursuits from concept through award, and partnering internally to ensure strategic, profitable growth. Key Responsibilities Market & Opportunity Development • Demonstrate a strong understanding of affordable housing development, including LIHTC, HUD, state and local housing programs and the unique financial, regulatory, and schedule constraints associated with these projects, • Proactively identify and pursue affordable housing and multifamily construction opportunities within assigned markets, • Track early-stage projects, zoning activity, funding announcements, and developer pipelines, • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and delivery methods to identify strategic opportunities Relationship Building • Establish and strengthen relationships with affordable housing stakeholders, including housing authorities, nonprofit developers, mission- driven owners, architects, brokers, lenders and consultants specializing in affordable and mixed- income housing, • Serve as the primary point of contact during the pursuit phase, building trust and long- term partnerships, • Represent UrbanCore at industry events, community functions, and client meetings Pipeline & CRM Management • Maintain an accurate, disciplined pipeline in the company CRM platform, • Track opportunity stage, dollar value, probability, and key pursuit milestones, • Maintain accountability for OITA (Opportunities in Target Areas) dollar volume and pipeline health Pursuit Strategy & Proposal Leadership • Tracks and pursues affordable housing pipeline opportunities, ensuring alignment with funding timelines, approval processes, and community- driven project objectives, • Qualify opportunities based on scope, size, delivery method, risk profile, and operational fit, • Collaborate with preconstruction and operations department to support go/no-go decisions, • Lead proposal coordination, client presentations, and interviews, • Conduct post- submittal follow- up and support negotiation and award transition Internal Collaboration • Collaborates with internal teams to develop cost- effective construction solutions that support affordability goals while maintaining quality, durability, and long- term value, • Partner with leadership to align pursuits with annual revenue, backlog, and strategic growth goals, • Ensure smooth handoff from pursuit to project execution What Success Looks Like • A well- qualified, realistic pipeline aligned with UrbanCore's strengths, • Strong affordable housing developer and design- partner relationships that generate repeat work, • Disciplined follow- through and accurate reporting, • Pursuits that reflect UrbanCore's brand, values, and client- first mindset, • Positions UCC as a trusted affordable housing construction partner Qualifications • Experience in construction business development, preconstruction, estimating, or project management, • Strong understanding of affordable housing and/ormultifamily development cycles, • Proven ability to build and manage a long- term sales pipeline, • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship- management skills, • Self- motivated, organized, and accountable, • CRM experience strongly preferred Cultural Fit – This Matters This role is not for a transactional salesperson. At UrbanCore, our best BD leaders embody our core values: • No Excuses – Be a Miracle Worker, • Details Matter – Consistently Do the Little Things Well, • Always Do the Right Thing – Make the Hard Right Decision, • Amazing Customer Experience – Do More Than Is Expected, • Have Fun – Your Attitude is a Choice If you value collaboration over ego, preparation over pressure, and long- term partnerships over quick wins- you'll thrive here. Compensation & Benefits • Base salary + commissions, • 100% company- paid health insurance, • 401(k) with company match, • Unlimited PTO, • Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company Why UrbanCore • Purpose- driven work in affordable housing and community- focused development, • Strong leadership support and collaborative culture, • Opportunity to help shape and grow a key market sector Apply Today If you're ready to combine your affordable housing construction knowledge, relationship- building skills, and passion for impactful development, we'd love to connect. We invite you to submit your resume and a short narrative explaining your passion for affordable housing. Job Posted by ApplicantPro