Business Development Intern

Summary: Consigli Construction Co., Inc. is a dynamic company focused on growth, and they are seeking a Business Development Intern to support their Business Development team. The intern will gain hands-on experience in project cost reporting, change management, and opportunity tracking, while assisting with lead research and CRM data management. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Basic understanding of construction project lifecycle, AEC industry terminology, and project management concepts - Knowledge of market research, competitive analysis, or client segmentation strategies - 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 Required Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, Data Reporting, Dashboard Preparation, Construction Project Lifecycle, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Client Segmentation, Proposal Development, Sales Tracking Tools, Project Management Concepts, Client Focus