Self-Perform & Service Work Leader

Role:
Self-Perform & Service Work Leader
Company:
BIG Construction
Location:
Chicago, IL
Reports to:
Principal
Status
Exempt
Salary
$120,000-$150,000
Date:
December 8, 2025

summary

This role is the first step in building a dedicated Self-Perform & Service Work division at BIG. You will help shape the structure, approach, and model for a high-growth business line with clear expectations for year-over-year revenue expansion. This includes developing both the operational foundation and the client relationships that will drive meaningful growth.

key responsibilities

  • BIG Construction is a construction management firm specializing in the interior built environment. Founded and led by millennials, we prioritize right-fit solutions over legacy processes and leverage a high-value network to deliver exceptional results.
  • Guided by our core values—Drive, Trust, Ideas, and Build—we’re committed to building meaningful relationships by understanding and addressing the needs of all stakeholders.
  • Our proven process—Ask, Listen & Learn. Align. Budget. Contract. Execute. Retain.—ensures every project is approached with curiosity, collaboration, and precision.
  • At our core, our brand promise remains simple: We will ask. We will listen. We will learn. We will deliver.
  • As we evolve and expand our service offerings, we're building a dedicated Self-Perform & Service Work division that strengthens long-term client relationships, improves project continuity, and drives new revenue opportunities.

Who Thrives in This Role

  • You’re operationally minded, relationship-driven, and energized by building something with structure and momentum. You thrive in fast-moving environments, manage multiple demands with clarity, and know how to translate strategy into coordinated field execution.
  • You’re comfortable in an environment with evolving systems and the need to build processes as the division grows.
  • You thrive in a role that blends client development, field operations, and hands-on project execution.
  • You are energized by clear growth goals and want a role where your impact directly influences revenue expansion.
  • You are comfortable operating in a dual-role capacity, building client relationships and securing work while also supporting field execution and delivering projects.

Where You’ll Make Your Mark

Revenue Growth & Market Development

  • Support BIG’s goal of doubling annual revenue in Self-Perform and Service Work year over year.
  • Contribute to achieving the division’s growth targets: Service Work from $5M to $10M and Self-Perform from $700K to $1.4M.
  • Develop and maintain a growing pipeline of service requests, small projects, and self-perform opportunities through client relationships, responsiveness, and proactive outreach.
  • Partner with PM and BD teams to identify new opportunities, expand repeat business, and strengthen recurring client relationships.
  • Maintain accountability for your portion of revenue generation while ensuring high-quality execution in the field.

Division Leadership & Growth

  • Build, organize, and scale the Self-Perform & Service Work division to drive sustainable revenue growth.
  • Develop processes, workflows, and standards that support repeat business, responsiveness, and efficiency.
  • Identify new service offerings and market opportunities that complement BIG’s core construction capabilities.
  • Partner with leadership to establish divisional goals, metrics, staffing needs, and budgets.
  • Help establish the foundational processes, playbooks, and standards for a new and growing division.
  • Recommend staffing needs as the division scales and workload increases.
  • Support the development of structure, workflows, and best practices for future growth.

Operational Oversight

  • Oversee project intake, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure all work is delivered on time, on budget, safely, and aligned with BIG’s quality expectations.
  • Work closely with Project Managers, Service Technicians, and field staff to maintain continuity from proposal to work completion.
  • Spend regular time in the field to evaluate work, support crews, verify scopes, and ensure timely and quality execution.
  • Assist in scoping small projects, coordinating materials, and responding quickly to urgent client needs.
  • Collaborate directly with field staff to maintain productivity, safety, and client satisfaction.

Team Management & Development

  • Delegate workload effectively while providing guidance and accountability.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and performance development as the division grows.

Client Experience & Relationship Management

  • Serve as a key client contact for post-GMP service needs, warranty work, small projects, and quick-turn requests.
  • Strengthen relationships with existing clients through proactive communication and quality execution.
  • Partner with BD and PM teams to pursue new clients and expand work with current partners.

Project & Financial Management

  • Review scopes, estimates, and proposals.
  • Monitor project costs, margins, labor productivity, and resource utilization.
  • Partner with accounting and PM teams to ensure billing accuracy.

What Building Success Looks Like

  • Division runs smoothly with clear processes, communication, and predictable revenue performance.
  • Clients experience seamless continuity from proposal to work completion.
  • Field teams feel supported, equipped, and aligned with expectations.
  • Revenue growth aligned with BIG’s year-over-year expansion goals.
  • A reliable, diversified pipeline of service and self-perform opportunities supported by strong client relationships.

Where You'll Make Your Mark

qualifications & experience

  • 5+ years of experience in construction, service work, or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of field operations and small project execution.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to read scopes and understand construction documents.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $120,000–$150,000 based on experience.
  • Bonus Potential: Eligible for a bonus/commission structure based on revenue generated and work secured, with the potential to earn up to 100% of base salary annually.
    • Incentive compensation is directly aligned with revenue impact and the overall growth of the division.
    • Full benefits package per company policy.

The BIG Basics

  • Regular interaction with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and field staff.
  • Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends depending on service needs.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to navigate job sites, including walking and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

  • Hybrid of office, client sites, and field operations.

Final Notes on the Build

This description outlines primary responsibilities but may evolve as BIG continues to grow.

knowledge & skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
  • Able to apply innovative and effective management techniques in order to maximize employee performance.
  • A thorough comprehension of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and the
    impact that they can have on a project.
  • Strong computer skills as well as a familiarity with the programs offered by Microsoft Office.

physical demands

  • Ability to remain in a seated position for the majority of the day while in home office (between 70% - 100% of work time) operating a computer, phone and other office equipment i.e., a copier and computer printer (between 70% -100% of work time)
  • Ability to lift or move supplies, equipment, boxes, documents and materials weighing up to 40lbs (occasionally heavier than 40lbs) in office suite and/or at work sites (i.e. vendor sites, client sites, etc.)
  • Must be able to communicate via phone, email, and in-person with colleagues and professional contacts (i.e. vendors, support service providers, etc.) for the majority of the day (between 70% -100% of work time)

Additional Eligibility Criteria

  • Regular communication with internal and external constituents is required, including occasionally
    outside of regular working hours.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction and/or company sponsorship.

Dollar Limit Approval Thresholds (for applicable roles)

  • Reference BIG Construction Employee Handbook

Working Conditions & Environment

  • May be required to work beyond office hours – some nights and weekends – as required by the needs
    of the department and this position as well as the needs of the organization.
  • Must be able to commute as required from office to job-site locations located within a 100-mile radius
    from office as required. Reference employee handbook regarding mileage reimbursement.

Benefits Include

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • 401(k) Program with Employer Match
  • Personalized PTO

Disclaimer

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties above are not to be considered a complete list of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations do not waive any essential functions of the job requirements.