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).