Business Development Intern

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).