Business Development Specialist-Weeks Construction-New Jersey
Weeks Marine, Inc.
A century‑old marine contractor specializing in dredging, construction, tunneling, aggregates and marine services.
Manage CRM, lead generation, proposals, and client relationships for construction projects
18 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Cranford, NJ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Marine Construction
Dredging
Pile Driving
Dock Construction
Heavy Lifting
Environmental Services
Project Management
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Transportation
Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Environmental Remediation
Coastal Resiliency
Marine
Renewable Energy
Marine Pipelines
Role
Description
budget tracking
report preparation
proposal writing
crm management
market research
lead generation
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Track and manage budgets for trade events, shows, and conferences.
Prepare reports, studies, statistical analyses, and presentations for strategic planning, conferences, and business plans.
Write, edit, and manage the development of complex proposals and pre-qualification packages.
Identify and implement improvements in marketing support services.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of Kiewit’s CRM tool to reflect current opportunities and pipeline status.
Utilize industry contacts to understand client organizations, decision-making structures, and strategic priorities.
Conduct market research to identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities.
Assist in producing marketing, advertising, and graphic design materials.
Support the proposal management process, including responses to RFEIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
Actively participate in regular business development meetings and weekly progress calls.
Administer and update project pages with relevant contacts, competitors, and owner information.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Coordinate and develop standardized processes, procedures, and decision trees.
Lead client visits and presentations, especially with internal stakeholders less familiar with the sales process.
Generate and qualify leads to support business development efforts.
Develop and maintain trusting relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
Requirements
5+ years
crm
office suite
client-facing
bachelor’s
fast-paced
5+ years of experience in business development, marketing, or proposal coordination, preferably in the energy or infrastructure sectors.
Strong proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and presentation tools.
Experience in client-facing roles and strategic relationship management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Regular, reliable attendance
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Library Science/Information Science, Business, Communications, or related field.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1919 Founded
Year Established
The company traces its origins back to 1919 when it started operations with coal unloading at New York docks.
500-ton crane
Heavy-Lift Capability
The company operates a 500-ton revolving crane capable of handling massive objects, such as lifting the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
Founded by Francis and Richard B. Weeks, the company began unloading coal at New York docks with two floating cranes and rapidly grew its maritime expertise.
Over decades it expanded services—wreck removal, navigational aids installation, dredging, marine construction—and built one of North America’s largest floating fleets.
Now a standalone subsidiary of Kiewit (since January 2023), it leverages deep equipment resources and legacy partnerships dating back to the 1960s.
Typical projects span coastal protection, port infrastructure, tunnels (e.g., Spadina Subway, Euclid Tunnel), and heavy-lift salvage of aircraft and vessels.
With divisions in construction, dredging, tunneling, aggregates and marine services, it delivers turnkey solutions using cranes, dredges, barges, tugs and custom yards.
Standout feats include recovering the downed US Airways Flight 1549 hull.
Culture + Values
We care for the well-being of our people and help them grow in their ability to be successful.
We conduct our business to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for our actions.
We commit to excellence in all we do with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
We preserve the unique culture to build a stronger organization for future generations of employees.
Environment + Sustainability
4 billion gallons
Annual sewer overflow diverted
Participates in Project Clean Lake to reduce combined sewer overflow by diverting billions of gallons annually.
10‑mile pipeline
Sediment pipeline implementation
Electric boosters used in a notable project with a significant sediment pipeline system.
Vision: Culture of environmental and social responsibility embedded in all operations.
Planet: Committed to creating healthy and resilient coastal communities with highest degree of care and protection.
Innovation: Invested in electric boosters, repowering vessels, electrifying operations, and acquiring electric hydraulic cranes.
Equipment: Fleet includes three fully‑electric E‑cranes, seven hydraulic dredges, tugboats with Tier II+, and hopper dredges with Tier IV engines to reduce NOₓ and particulate emissions.