Business Development Manager — Commercial ConstructionElevation Built | Adelaide, South Australia

Part-time or Full-time | Versatile Working Arrangements

Competitive salary + super + performance incentives

Build relationships. Win quality projects. Help shape a growing commercial construction business.

Who you areAre you someone who can turn a conversation into an opportunity? Do you enjoy building relationships, opening doors and seeing the work you've put in turn into a secured project?

Do you know what makes a builder choose one subcontractor over another — and more importantly, what makes them keep coming back?

You understand that winning work isn't just about being the cheapest. It's about building trust, understanding what people need, solving problems and giving builders confidence that you'll deliver.

You've worked in or around commercial construction, whether that's business development, estimating, project management, construction materials or specialist subcontracting.

Does this sound like you?

- You build relationships that last. You enjoy getting to know people, understanding their challenges and finding ways to genuinely help.
- You know how to open doors. You're confident picking up the phone, introducing yourself and turning a first conversation into a new opportunity.
- You enjoy the chase. You get satisfaction from identifying opportunities, following them through and turning them into secured projects.
- You think beyond the tender. You understand that the best opportunities often come from relationships built well before a project goes out to market.
- You have commercial instincts. You know that winning profitable work and building long-term partnerships matters more than simply chasing turnover.
- You take ownership. You see what needs doing, take initiative and follow through without needing someone to chase you.
- You communicate with confidence. You're equally comfortable speaking with estimators, project managers and construction directors.
- You do what you say. You understand that trust is earned by keeping commitments, being reliable and following through.

Already have strong relationships with Adelaide's commercial builders? We'd love to hear from you. Have the construction experience, drive and personality to build those relationships? We're just as interested in having that conversation.

You don't need to know everything about every trade we deliver. What matters is understanding people, understanding commercial construction and knowing how to bring the two together.

We're not looking for someone to simply chase tenders. We're looking for someone who can create opportunities, win the right work and help build a business that builders genuinely want to work with.

The opportunityElevation Built is a rapidly growing, family-owned commercial construction company delivering ceilings, partitions, carpentry, architectural linings, cladding, acoustic systems and now commercial painting throughout South Australia.

Established in late 2025,



we've grown quickly by focusing on strong relationships, reliable delivery and doing what we say we're going to do.

Our ambition is significant: to become one of South Australia's most respected commercial contractors, with the systems, people and reputation to expand nationally.

Our next milestone is consistently securing $1 million in new projects every month.

We already have an established project delivery team, experienced site supervisors, project management and estimating support.

Now we're looking for the right person to lead our business development and help take Elevation Built to the next level.

This isn't a role where you'll simply be expected to send emails, attend networking events and wait for tenders.

We want someone who knows how to open doors, build genuine relationships and turn opportunities into secured projects.

What you'll be responsible forBuilding strategic relationships

Develop and maintain strong relationships with commercial builders, construction directors, project managers, estimating managers and key decision-makers throughout South Australia.

We want to become a contractor builders actively want involved in their projects, not simply another name on their tender list.

Generating quality opportunities

Identify upcoming commercial construction projects, develop new builder relationships and secure opportunities across our expanding range of services.

You'll work closely with our estimating team to ensure we pursue projects that suit our capabilities, capacity and commercial objectives.

Winning work

Take ownership of opportunities from the initial introduction through to contract award.

Follow up tenders, understand client requirements, identify opportunities for value engineering and work alongside the Director and estimating team to negotiate and secure profitable contracts.

Developing existing clients

Strengthen relationships with our current builders, identify upcoming projects and expand the services we provide.

With commercial painting being introduced alongside our existing trades, there's a genuine opportunity to increase the value we provide to existing clients.

Managing the sales pipeline

Maintain a clear, accurate pipeline of upcoming opportunities, tenders, negotiations and secured work.

You'll help establish a structured, repeatable business development process that supports our growth objectives.

Representing Elevation Built

Be a professional representative of our business.

Help communicate our capabilities, project achievements and company values through direct client engagement, industry relationships and occasional LinkedIn content.

Marketing support is part of the role,



but building relationships and winning profitable work are the priorities.

Why join Elevation Built?We're still early in our journey, but we're building something with significant potential.

We have ambitious growth plans, an expanding service offering and a commitment to building a business known for professionalism, reliability and quality.

We're looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey.

Someone who enjoys developing relationships, creating opportunities and seeing the results of their work.

You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the direction and growth of the company.Our culture — BUILDElevation Built is a family-owned business built around five core values.

B — Build with Pride

We take pride in our workmanship, our professionalism and the reputation we're building.

U — United as a Team

We support each other, share knowledge and work together to achieve results.

I — Initiative: Help First

We look for solutions, take initiative and make life easier for the people we work with.

L — Live Your Commitments

We do what we say we'll do, take ownership and follow through.

D — Direct Communication

We communicate clearly, honestly and respectfully, even when conversations are difficult.

These aren't just words on a wall. They're how we expect our team to operate and how we want our clients to experience working with us.

What we're offeringWe recognise that the right person might not be looking for a traditional five-day working week.

That's why we're open to structuring this opportunity around the right candidate.

Part-time — 2–3 days per week

Ideal for an experienced construction professional seeking flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

Indicative salary

$45,000–$80,000 + super + performance incentives, depending on agreed hours and experience.

Full-time For an exceptional candidate who wants to take ownership of business development and help build the company's long-term growth strategy.

Indicative salary

$110,000–$140,000 + super + performance incentives, depending on experience and demonstrated capability.

We offer

- Flexible working arrangements.
- Direct access to the company Director.
- An established delivery team and estimating support.
- Autonomy to develop relationships and pursue opportunities.
- Performance incentives linked to profitable work secured.
- The opportunity to help shape a growing commercial construction business.
- Genuine career progression as the company expands.

We're more interested in finding the right person than filling a position quickly. How to applySend us your resume along with a brief introduction explaining your commercial construction experience.

We'd particularly like to hear about a builder relationship you've developed, an opportunity you've helped secure, or how you've contributed to growing a construction business.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Elevation Built

- Building better. Together.

📌 Business Development — Commercial Construction (Adelaide)
🏢 Elevation Built
📍 Adelaide