Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist

As a Business Development Specialist, you will report to the Business Development Manager / Director and work closely with the entire Business Development and District Leadership Teams focusing on opportunities in the water / wastewater market. There will be vital interaction to ensure our approach to new work pursuits is an organized and efficient operation. At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere. We're always pushing new limits. You can too.

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

This position is based out of Boston, MA or Westlake, TX and requires work in the office Monday to Friday with travel and business necessities.

Summary : Supports new business efforts through research, data organization, and coordination with senior team members. This is an entry-level, hands-on role focused on learning the market, supporting proposals, and keeping pursuit data accurate and up to date.

Key Differentiators :

• Conducts market research and analysis to help identify opportunities.
• Gathers client, competitor, and market intel to support strategic decisions.
• Assists with pursuit materials, capture plans, and proposal preparation.
• Uses good judgment and initiative to meet team goals.
• Keeps CRM data clean, current, and reliable.

Qualifications : Bachelors degree required. Experience in the water industry / market. Ability to prioritize and complete a high volume of work, managing multiple projects and coordinating multiple requests to successful completion. Proven ability to take initiative and build strong and productive personal relationships Excellent creative and strategic abilities. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc. Understanding of data management and analytical software, such as CRM, SharePoint, Tableau, etc. Prior use of these analytical software is highly desirable.

Other Requirements : + Regular, reliable attendance + Work productively and meet deadlines timely + Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. + Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. + Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. + May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.