Business Development Manager

🏢 Woodplc
📍 Houston, United StatesFull-timeHybrid
📅 Posted: 2mo ago🔄 Updated: 2mo ago
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Required Skills
Business, Sales & Management
Client Relationship ManagementHR ManagementKey Account ManagementSAFeStrategic PlanningCommercial AwarenessReal Estate SalesBusiness Development
Finance, Legal & Governance
Financial Forecasting
Other
pipeline accuracyrelationship mappingwin strategiespursuit plansproactiveoutcome-drivendecisivecontractual acumen
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
LeadershipProblem SolvingNegotiationExecutionCollaboration
Productivity & Workplace Tools
Microsoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPoint
Nice to have:
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Instrumentation
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Site Service
Other
framework agreementsalliance modelspreferred contractor programsrepeat work programs
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Executive Presence
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Flexible working arrangements, Competitive salary with regular salary reviews, Flexible benefits package, Commitment to continued professional development, Global connections.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical, construction management, business, or related field and 12+ years of experience in business development, construction, project execution, operations, maintenance, or commercial roles within the heavy industrial market. Must have demonstrated experience supporting or developing construction-led opportunities in the Gulf Coast region and experience in EPC, EPCM, maintenance, turnaround, field services, or industrial construction environments. Strong understanding of heavy industrial construction scopes, particularly mechanical, piping, and civil/structural is essential, with electrical and instrumentation experience preferred. Proficiency in CRM tools, understanding of economic/commercial/safety/execution drivers, and experience developing account/win/pursuit plans are also required.
Description

Wood is currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support our growth in several key US Geographic locations. 

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will focus on identifying, positioning, and securing construction-led opportunities across heavy industrial markets, with emphasis on mechanical, piping, civil/structural, and related field execution services. Electrical and instrumentation experience is preferred but not required. 

This hybrid opportunity is based in the Greater Houston area and supports multiple U.S. locations, with a particular focus on the Gulf Coast region.

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The Role

Reporting to the VP of Business Development, this position will focus on expanding construction opportunities across refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, LNG, terminals, manufacturing, and other heavy industrial markets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and advancing client relationships, identifying construction-led opportunities, supporting pursuit strategy, and positioning Wood early for work across mechanical, piping, civil/structural, and related field execution scopes. Electrical and instrumentation experience is considered an added benefit.

This role requires a candidate with strong Gulf Coast market knowledge and either existing client relationships or a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with owner/operators, EPC/EPCM firms, procurement organizations, construction leaders, project directors, and site-level stakeholders. 

What we can offer 

  • Meaningful and interesting construction and field execution opportunities to leaders of industry acrossGulf Coast heavy industrial market, including refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, LNG, terminals, and related sectors. 
  • Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs. 
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusionacross our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 
  • Competitive salarywith regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. 
  • Flexible benefits packagethat can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 
  • Commitment to continued professional developmentthrough development plans tailored to individual needs and interests 
  • Global connectionswith leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession 
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