Bechtel

Business Development Associate

Bechtel$84K — $122K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required; 0-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Strong research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills needed.
  • Interest in international infrastructure business development is essential.
  • Spanish language proficiency is preferred due to regional market focus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
  • Experience with AI tools for research and content development is highly valued.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing and maintaining market and customer profiles.
  • Conduct in-depth research on customers and competitors, sharing insights with the team.
  • Maintain records of prospective projects and relevant competitor data.
  • Support engagement activities with new prospects under senior team members' guidance.
  • Contribute to the development of marketing materials for the business development team.
  • Assist in the proposal development process, including content creation and assembly.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans offered.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued at 6.16 hours per pay period).
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave available.
  • Discretionary bonuses as part of the compensation package.
  • 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 296626
  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Reston, VA
  • Salary Range: 84,600 - 122,400 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

Bechtel's Americas Public Infrastructure business is building a dedicated business development team to pursue growth across targeted the Americas markets. Based in Reston, Virginia, this early-career role supports the BD team with research, analysis, and proposal development as Bechtel establishes and grows its presence in the region.

Job Summary:

In this position, you will support Bechtel's Americas Public Infrastructure business. Working closely with senior business development colleagues, you will help build and maintain information on key contacts, customers, and partners; conduct market and competitor research; and contribute to proposal development. This is a developing-professional role that offers strong growth opportunity as you build expertise in international infrastructure business development. Your work will help expand Bechtel's reach across the Americas and support the growth and success of the business. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Assists in preparing and maintaining market profiles, customer profiles, and business development activity reports for targeted markets
  • Conducts research on customers and competition and shares findings with the business development team
  • Maintains records of prospective projects and competitor information
  • Supports engagement with new prospects and customers under the direction of senior business development team members
  • Helps develop marketing information for use by the business development team
  • Supports the proposal development effort, including producing and assembling content


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 0-3 years of relevant experience. Recent graduates with relevant internship or academic experience are encouraged to apply.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Developing professional who applies acquired knowledge and skills to assignments of moderate scope
  • Strong research, analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Interest in international infrastructure business development
  • Spanish language ability is strongly preferred given the regional focus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Hands-on experience using AI and generative-AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to accelerate research, analysis, and content development is a strong differentiator-a capability we are actively building into the team
  • Based in or able to work from Reston, Virginia; eligible to work in the United States


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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