Employment Type: Intern

Division: Business Development

Department: Business Development

Salary Range: $23 - $28/hour

The Business Development Intern supports the Business Development team in project cost reporting, change management, and opportunity tracking. This role offers hands-on experience in lead research, CRM data management, project analysis, and presenting findings to internal teams and clients within a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Assist with project cost and change management by preparing detailed reports for review with team members and presenting findings at both internal and Owner meetings.
Support the Business Development team by researching, tracking, reviewing, and reporting on new projects and business opportunities.
Conduct thorough research on projects, companies, key individuals, and committees from various sources, and accurately track potential construction leads within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Generate analytical data reports as needed to support decision-making and business strategies.
Maintain and update the CRM database daily, ensuring all data is accurate, current, and well-organized.
Assist in preparing presentations and marketing materials to support business development initiatives.
Coordinate communication and follow-ups with potential clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify potential growth opportunities.
Support event planning and participation related to business development, such as client meetings, networking events, or trade shows.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project updates and business development strategies.
Perform various administrative duties to support the Business Development team's operations.

Key Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to internal teams, executives, and external partners.
Excellent time management and organizational abilities to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented and analytically minded, with a knack for drawing insights from data and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments.
Proactive, self-starter attitude with a strong sense of initiative, accountability, and professionalism.
Able to support and adapt to change management efforts and shifting business priorities.
Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn about emerging market trends, client needs, and construction innovations.
Client-focused mindset with a positive demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, essential for relationship-building in business development

Required Experience

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and/or sales tracking tools.
Comfortable preparing data-driven reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making.
Basic understanding of construction project lifecycle, AEC industry terminology, and project management concepts (preferred).
Knowledge of market research, competitive analysis, or client segmentation strategies (a plus).
Ability to support proposal development and maintain business development documentation (e.g., pursuit logs, contact records).
Familiarity with sales enablement tools, graphic presentation tools (e.g., InDesign or Canva), or CRM analytics (a bonus).

Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

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