Business Development Associate - MEA

Requisition ID: 300082 • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project • Work Location: Al Khobar Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Project Overview Step into a career-defining opportunity with Bechtel as we launch our newest Energy office in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia—aiming for it to be an epicenter of innovation and engineering excellence in the region. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of a bold new chapter in Bechtel’s 80-year journey in the Kingdom. You’ll collaborate with global experts to deliver transformative oil, gas, chemical and New Energies projects that support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and shape the future of sustainable energy. Whether you're an engineer, project manager, or technical specialist, your contributions will help build a high-performance team from the ground up, with access to world-class tools, mentorship, and global execution networks. Be part of something extraordinary—where your work powers progress. At Bechtel, we know that people like you deliver our customers’ projects with a purpose that create a lasting positive legacy in the communities where we live and work. Just as we are committed to helping our customers achieve their visions, we are committed to offering the best people in the industry with rewarding, challenging, and flexible long-term careers. When you join Bechtel, you will be a key part of the diverse team delivering these world-changing projects. As a resilient, well-established employer, we are currently seeking long-term career professionals. When joining Bechtel, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Energy Transition, Decarbonization, eFuel, Hydrogen Value Chain, Oil and Gas and Petrochemical projects from studies, FEEDs, PMC’s and detail design from our newly established Middle Eastern hub based in Al-Khobar. As part of this team, you will commit to supporting the client's goals while promoting our values of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust, and collaboration guided by our Vision, Values and Covenants. Job Summary In this position, you will play a key role on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Business Development team, based in Bechtel's Dammam office and supporting growth across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will report directly to the Vice President, Business Development and Strategy for the MENA region. You will build and maintain personal relationships with key contacts in Saudi government entities, national companies, and private-sector customer organizations, as well as strategic vendors and in-Kingdom partners. You will develop bid and proposal strategies and demonstrate how Bechtel can help customers achieve their objectives, including those aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Your work will expand market reach and drive growth and success for Bechtel in the Kingdom. Major Responsibilities • Prepares and monitors various market profiles, customer profiles, and business development activity reports as required. • Performs research on customers, competitors, and market project pipeline, and presents findings to business development colleagues and business line general management. • Maintains activity data in the customer relationship management system, including call notes, prospect records, and win plans. • Builds personal relationships with contacts in customer organizations, strategic vendors, and local partners. • Develops marketing information for use by the business development team. • Participates in the management of the proposal development effort, including producing and assembling content • Supports the integration of local content requirements into pursuit and bid strategies. • Stays abreast industry trends and relationships that can impact Bechtel’s business development performance. Education And Experience Requirements Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience. Experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region is required. Required Knowledge And Skills • Support BD management with research on projects, customers, and technologies. • Manage and coordinate industry events, conferences, and customer engagements in the Kingdom. • Interface with the broader BD and proposal teams, including global business line and MENA regional colleagues. • Build and present client plans and attend client meetings. • Build and maintain customer and project tracking in Microsoft Dynamics. • Prepare and route project approval documentation. • Knowledge of the KSA market, including key government, national company, and private-sector customers and their procurement practices. • Proficiency in English required; Arabic language proficiency preferred. • Willingness to travel within the Kingdom and the wider GCC region as required. 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. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizen

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience. Experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region is required.

Prepares and monitors various market profiles, customer profiles, and business development activity reports as required. Performs research on customers, competitors, and market project pipeline, and presents findings to business development colleagues and business line general management. Maintains activity data in the customer relationship management system, including call notes, prospect records, and win plans. Builds personal relationships with contacts in customer organizations, strategic vendors, and local partners. Develops marketing information for use by the business development team. Participates in the management of the proposal development effort, including producing and assembling content. Supports the integration of local content requirements into pursuit and bid strategies. Stays abreast industry trends and relationships that can impact Bechtel’s business development performance.