Business Development Specialist

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Business Development Specialist for a remote or hybrid location within the United States with the ability to travel for work as needed.  This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city. 

Become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing player in Heavy Construction. Shimmick is a national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry and is seeking a qualified individual to join our Southwest Division.  Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge.

Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.

Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.

Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

• According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
• Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
• Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrates full use and application of standard sales and business development principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Follows established procedures, applies sound professional judgment and approaches problems with a variety of solutions.
• Under direct supervision, work is reviewed for soundness of judgment.
• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and new business opportunities.
• Assist in lead generation through cold calling, emails, and networking.
• Support sales and marketing teams with outreach efforts.
• Maintain and update CRM databases with customer interactions.
• Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Develop relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop strategies for growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the heavy civil construction industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

 The salary range for this position is between $70,000 - $75,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.