Bidding Assistant (Business Development)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Associate with experience in the construction industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying business opportunities, developing client relationships, supporting project acquisition efforts, and contributing to the company's growth through strategic business development initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the construction sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, developers, and other industry stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing project proposals, bid documents, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Conduct market research to identify potential projects, industry trends, and competitor activities.
• Coordinate with the estimating, engineering, and operations teams during the proposal and bidding process.
• Attend client meetings, industry events, and networking activities to generate leads and expand business opportunities.
• Monitor government and private sector project announcements and bidding opportunities.
• Maintain and update client databases, sales pipelines, and business development reports.
• Support contract negotiations and project onboarding activities.
• Ensure timely submission of required documents for project accreditation and prequalification.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, or Project Acquisition within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction projects, bidding processes, and industry practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Willing to travel for client meetings and business development activities.