Business Development Manager - Projects
Al Balatin Contracting Company LLC
8–15 years of experience
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Drive business development for civil construction scopes in petrochemical and Oil & Gas
construction projects (SAR 5M–30M), including:
Bulk earthworks & site development
Foundations (equipment, pipe racks, buildings)
Structural & reinforced concrete works
Industrial buildings, roads, drainage & utilities
Identify upcoming projects with operators, licensors, PMC consultants, and EPC contractors
Build and manage relationships with key decision-makers across client and contractor
organizations
Own the full BD lifecycle: market intelligence → prequalification → tendering → negotiation →
contract award
Coordinate with estimation, engineering, QS, and construction teams to develop competitive
bids
Lead commercial negotiations and support contract finalization
Develop partnerships with specialist civil subcontractors and suppliers
Maintain BD pipeline, forecasts, and CRM reporting
Support handover from BD to project execution teams
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Business (MBA a plus)
- 7+ years of BD experience in petrochemical / Oil & Gas construction projects
- Proven success securing civil packages SAR 5M–30M
- Strong network with operators, PMCs, and EPC contractors in Saudi Arabia
- Solid understanding of civil works for industrial facilities (plants, terminals, tank farms, pipelines)
- Strong knowledge of Saudi prequalification and tendering processes
- Commercially sharp with strong negotiation skills
- Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)
- Willingness to travel within KSA
Key Competencies
- Civil construction market expertise (petrochemical & Oil & Gas facilities)
- Strategic BD & opportunity conversion
- Relationship building at senior levels
- Commercial deal structuring
- Cross-functional leadership
- Strong execution mindset