JOB DETAILS
Director of Business Development
CompanyWilliam Ryan Homes, Inc.
LocationSchaumburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 8, 2026
About The Company
We have designed our organization with a "Customer First" philosophy. The question, "What could the customer want?" drives our operation.
From our years in the business and a desire to listen to thousands of our customers, we have determined that a quality product, honesty and integrity, open communications, flexible home designs, respect for the customer's time and money, as well as a resource for services and maintenance is what our customers want from their new homebuilder.
About the Role
Description
The Director of Business Development will represent the firm to owners, developers, and investors, positioning Ryan Residential Contractors as a trusted, long-term construction partner early in the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and secure new construction opportunities with developers, owners, REITs, family offices, and investment groups
- Build, grow, and manage long-term client relationships that generate repeat and referral business
- Engage clients early during entitlement, design, and feasibility to shape project strategy and delivery
- Lead pursuit strategy, proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations
- Collaborate closely with preconstruction and operations teams to align opportunities with company capacity and expertise
- Identify market trends, geographic expansion opportunities, and new product types to support sustainable growth
- Represent the company at industry events and strengthen brand recognition and market credibility
Requirements
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in business development, real estate development, or construction sales
- Demonstrated success winning work directly with owners and developers
- Strong understanding of multifamily and/or BTR development and construction delivery methods
- Working knowledge of development budgets, schedules, and proformas
- Established industry network with strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Experience with a general contractor or construction manager preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Real Estate, or related field preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus tied to revenue and margin
- Comprehensive benefits package, 401(k), and expense reimbursement
Key Skills
Business DevelopmentReal Estate DevelopmentConstruction SalesClient Relationship ManagementProject StrategyContract NegotiationsMarket TrendsGeographic ExpansionBrand RecognitionCommunication SkillsDevelopment BudgetsConstruction Delivery MethodsIndustry NetworkRelationship BuildingFeasibility StudiesProposal Development
Categories
Management & LeadershipConstructionSales
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package401(k)Expense Reimbursement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Director of Business Development will originate and secure new construction opportunities while managing long-term client relationships. They will engage clients early in the development process and lead pursuit strategies and contract negotiations.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
161
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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