Assistant Director of Education Services - Construction
Assistant Director of Education Services - Construction
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23-04-2025
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Job Description
We are
At Boyd Jones we have over a century of construction expertise but what truly sets us apart is our focus on people and communities. Every project we construct represents a storyof the individuals organizations and communities it will serve. Were dedicated to innovation collaboration and delivering lasting spaces that make a difference.
How youll contribute
You will grow the Education Sector business at Boyd Jones. This leader in Education Business Development will be responsible for the business development and preconstruction planning for PreK12 Education in Nebraska and Western Iowa. The ideal candidate will have a construction project management or education background with an understanding of construction methodologies in the context of school construction projects. This includes prospecting qualifying directing the team through the pursuit and proposal development process presenting to prospective clients facilitation of meetings and closing sales for the Education Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent our company values of Respect Integrity Innovation Entrepreneurship Stewardship Safety and Continuous Improvement
- Maintain an active presence in the PreK12 community and professional organizations; develops and maintains a strong local/regional network to support ongoing sales efforts
- Support prebond and preconstruction planning by coordinating earlystage project assessments helping school districts identify needs and ensuring alignment with construction capabilities and budget consideration
- Collaborate with project teams on the technical aspects of construction working alongside architects engineers and contractors to ensure feasibility and accuracy of proposals and plans.
- Attend trade shows conferences and other association meetings to stay in tune with market conditions and trends competition and establish relationships with clients and prospects
- Present promote and sell Boyd Jones services using compelling messaging based on data and analysis
- Continually work to understand the competitive environment for PreK12 projects and Boyd Jones competitive advantage
- Learn and understand aspects of school finance political trends community engagement construction methods and state legislation that impact school construction projects
- Identify pursue and develop new business opportunities and develop positioning plans to win work
- Direct collection & analysis of data utilizing data to support business decisions
- Collaborate with marketing graphic design and communications team to facilitate proposal and presentation development when acting as lead on the pursuit
- Input and maintain CRM data for projects when acting as the pursuit lead
- Learn execute and enhance Boyd Jones strategy and approach to the PreK12 market identify new strategies service opportunities thought leadership and valueadd content
- Use creative strategies to establish develop and maintain successful longterm relationships with clients and partners
- Ensure continuous enhancement of the Boyd Jones brand
- Perform other duties as required and assigned
What youll bring
- 35 years of experience in construction management architecture or preconstruction roles preferably in the PreK12 Education sector. Relevant experience in education will be considered.
- Experience and strong network in the PreK12 Education market desired
- Proven experience developing business relationships at all levels of management that produce results
- Knowledge and skills in how to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding their individual needs motivations and goals are essential
- Ability to challenge conventional thinking solve problems and develop creative solutions to assist our clients in fulfilling their mission
- Ability to maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships
- Ability to participate in afterhours networking or similar events/meetings to enhance business relationships
- Ability to travel 50 of the time throughout Nebraska to meet with clients visit project sites attend necessary public meetings trade shows or conferences etc.
Who You Are
- An outgoing natural communicator who is comfortable talking to new people
- A constructionsavvy communicator who is comfortable discussing project needs timelines and technical details with clients and project teams.
- Someone who enjoys and excels at persuasion through verbal or written communication
- Possess an energetic friendly demeanor and desire to contribute to team goals
- Eager to expand the company with new sales clients and territories
- Selfmotivated and selfdirected with great organizational & time management skills
- Exceptional customer service and listening skills
- Sense of curiosity and desire to learn about the AEC industry and Education market in a supportive environment
- Tenacity to handle rejection and continue with a positive attitude when reaching the next potential client
- Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
Our People
At Boyd Jones our people are our most valuable asset. Were dedicated to hiring talented passionate individuals who reflect our values every day in everything they do. When you join Boyd Jones you become part of a team that respects your perspective invests in your growth and prioritizes your success.
Our Values
Safety: Everyone goes home safelyevery day.
Respect: Every interaction matters. We treat others the way we want to be treated.
Integrity: We do what we say well do and prioritize the right decision always.
Innovation: We embrace new ideas and global best practices to deliver unmatched value.
Stewardship: We protect resources deliver sustainable projects and enhance communities.
Entrepreneurship: We empower employees to take initiative and seize opportunities.
Continuous Improvement: We always ask How can we do this better
What we offer
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health dental vision 401(k).
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
A supportive teamoriented workplace that values collaboration.
Take the next step in your career and join a company where your contributions genuinely matter. Apply today and help us build a better future one project at a time.
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Director
Employment Type
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