[Remote] Business Development Manager - East Coast

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. J.F. Brennan Company is a 100-year-old, family-owned company specializing in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in marine construction and heavy civil infrastructure markets by developing strategic partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, general contractors, and industry partners within the marine construction and heavy civil infrastructure markets (bridges, ports, dams, waterfront structures, dredging, etc.)
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive networking, client outreach, and participation in industry events
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Controls, and Marketing teams to develop proposals, presentations, and targeted promotional materials aligned with marine construction services
• Manage client information and activity tracking in Brennan’s CRM system to ensure visibility and alignment across business units
• Represent Brennan at trade shows, conferences, and association meetings to promote marine construction capabilities
• Champion the Brennan Client Experience by delivering exceptional service and communication throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or Construction Management—or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in business development, client relations, or project management within marine construction, heavy civil, infrastructure, or related markets
• Strong understanding of marine construction services such as marine foundations, pile driving, dredging, bridge construction, or waterfront infrastructure
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across technical and operational teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
• Willingness to travel up to 60% within the U.S

Benefits

• Group health, dental and vision insurance plans
• 401(K) program with generous matching
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Profit-sharing program

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