Associate Development Manager, Transportation

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Bechtel Enterprises Overview:

Bechtel Enterprises (“BEn”) is the project development, finance, and investment arm of Bechtel.

Since the group’s inception in 1969, BEn has developed or co-developed over 100 projects representing $90 billion in completed project costs and arranged over $54 billion in financing for Bechtel projects. BEn’s broad sector capabilities span across all five of Bechtel’s GBU’s, with notable credentials in transportation (Airport, Rail, and Roadways, and other PPP’s) and power, having developed over 18,000 MW of power projects across 10 countries.

BEn’s global team of 55 professionals have deep expertise in project development, project finance, commercial structuring, and deal sourcing & origination. Alongside our partners and customers, we provide innovative project financing and creative deal structuring. We bring strategic insights at the intersection of financial and technical viability. We bring our relationships to the table, including sovereign, NGO, and private capital partnerships. We execute equity investments in development-stage projects, public-private partnerships, and support the company’s corporate development and M&A activities.

BEn’s problem-solving capabilities and specialized knowledge offer a distinguished value proposition in the E&C marketplace, and we often serve as a key differentiator in the pursuit of construction or project management opportunities for Bechtel.

Job Summary:

The Infrastructure Development ("Infra Dev") Associate role in BEn is typically a recent MBA graduate (or similar graduate degree) and is a common entry point into Bechtel for mid-career professionals with finance and business skillsets. Our team consists of finance and development professionals who are passionate about large-scale capital projects in transportation and heavy civil infrastructure, with specific interest in innovative delivery models such as public-private partnerships. The Infra Dev Team participates in RFI’s and market soundings with public authorities or their infrastructure procurement advisors and responds to RFQs and RFPs. BEn, along with our equity partners, leads the development on commercial aspects of the project during the bid and/or development phases, including delivery model analysis, pro-forma development, and funding and financing analysis.

You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing business opportunities in transportation infrastructure and heavy civil projects including rail, transit, airports, ports and roadways. The Associate is an active participant on live deal teams (public procurements and private development projects) and will develop technical, commercial, and financial expertise across the whole lifecycle of greenfield infrastructure project finance. For projects that require a Bechtel Enterprises role, Infra Dev can get involved as early as conceptual master planning and feasibility studies. For late-stage projects, Infra Dev is ultimately involved with deal structuring, arranging financing, and contract negotiation. This role involves building relationships with key stakeholders to source deals and cultivate partnerships for project delivery. We frequently interact with federal, state, and local public authorities as well as private sector participants in the transportation and financing ecosystem. #LI-HB1 #LI-Hybrid

Major Responsibilities:

• Screening and evaluating project opportunities by conducting due diligence on the project's economic and technical viability
• Contribute to business development, sourcing, and origination activities, including market assessment and strategy memos
• Preparing deliverables required in active pursuits (project bids, pro-forma and project financing analysis, commercial agreements, and development partnerships)
• Manage tasks according to, and with accountability for, budget and schedule
• Supporting teammates on internal governance processes and procedures related to business plans and management presentations to secure investment approvals
• This position is full-time and designated as part-time telework/hybrid per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Requires MBA (or related advanced degrees)

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated interest in a career path focused on infrastructure development and finance, especially in airports, rail, ports, and mobility
• Candidate is expected to have a command of corporate finance concepts (discounted cash flows, capital structure and cost of capital) with the ability to apply theoretical concepts to business decisions
• A high level of professionalism with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to represent Bechtel with partners, customers, government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial problem-solver with eagerness to help Bechtel identify and seize new business opportunities

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