BD Manager - Architecture & Global Projects

OMA; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days per calendar year

8% holiday allowance

Collective pension plan

Job summary

OMA’s Rotterdam office is seeking an architect who wants to grow in business development for major global projects. You will work with design teams and office management to research and pursue new opportunities worldwide.

The role requires a degree in architecture, English proficiency, and at least 5 years’ experience in acquisition within architecture or real estate. A proactive, organized, and client-focused approach is essential in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

• MA/BA degree in architecture.
• High proficiency in English; second language preferred (Dutch, German, Arabic or French).
• 5+ years of professional acquisition experience in architecture/real estate/development.
• Experience responding to RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and client proposals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and confident in a fast-paced international environment.
• Knowledge of OMA’s work and the architectural field.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite with Illustrator and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing potential new projects.
• Lead preparation of RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and fee proposals.
• Maintain overview of potential projects and efforts.
• Assist in maintaining CRM database.
• Assist in proactive market research.
• Organize, maintain, and update project information sheets, CVs, project portfolios, and presentations.
• Prepare regular progress updates on a weekly basis or as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Multilingual (Dutch/German/Arabic/Fren

Education

MA/BA in Architecture

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

OMA’s Rotterdam office is seeking an architect who wants to grow in business development for major global projects. You will work with design teams and office management to research and pursue new opportunities worldwide.

The role requires a degree in architecture, English proficiency, and at least 5 years’ experience in acquisition within architecture or real estate. A proactive, organized, and client-focused approach is essential in a fast-paced international environment.