VP of Business Development - Commercial Construction

VP of Business Development - Commercial Construction

Location San Diego, CA 92108 Date Posted September 08, 2026 Job ID 15328 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a VP of Business Development (Commercial Construction) on behalf of our client, a well-established commercial construction firm based in Southern California. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level business development leader to drive strategic growth and expand the project pipeline within the San Diego market.

Position Overview

The VP of Business Development will play a critical role in driving new business opportunities and expanding the company's presence within the San Diego commercial construction market. This individual will leverage existing relationships and build new partnerships with developers, brokers, and key stakeholders to secure large-scale projects and contribute to long-term strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development efforts across the San Diego and broader Southern California market
• Leverage and expand relationships with developers, brokers, architects, and industry partners
• Identify, pursue, and secure large-scale commercial construction projects (often $50M+)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align business development strategies with operational capabilities
• Contribute to overall company growth strategy and market positioning
• Represent the organization at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and oversee deal progression

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level business development experience within commercial construction or a related industry
• Strong, existing relationships within the San Diego commercial real estate and development market
• Proven track record of successfully bringing in large-scale construction projects
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership presence and ability to influence stakeholders
• Highly relationship-driven, proactive, and collaborative
• Familiarity with CRM tools and construction/project systems is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: flexible depending on experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package

Work Environment

• Hybrid role based in San Diego / Southern California
• Full-time, with flexibility for client meetings and industry engagement

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

This role offers a competitive base salary depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives. Additional details will be provided during the interview process!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

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