Water Utilities Growth & PPP Bid Leader

Filinvest Development Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utilities firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth opportunities within the water utilities sector. The role involves identifying new projects, leading development activities, and managing key partnerships with local government units and private sector partners. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in business development within the water or infrastructure sectors, and strong skills in negotiation and project management. This position is based in Makati, Philippines.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in business development, project development, or commercial roles.
• Proven experience in water utilities, infrastructure, energy, or public-private partnership projects.
• Demonstrated exposure to LGUs, water districts, regulators, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities in water supply, wastewater, desalination, treatment plants, and distribution networks.
• Lead project development activities from concept to bid stage, including pre-feasibility and feasibility assessments.
• Establish and manage relationships with LGUs, water districts, regulators, national agencies, and private partners.
• Lead or support bid strategy formulation and preparation of proposals and payment submissions.

Skills

Water Utilities and Infrastructure Knowledge

Business Development and Commercial Skills

Regulatory and Institutional Environment

Negotiation and Stakeholder Management

Analytics and Reporting

Education

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related discipline

Masters degree (MBA or equivalent)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading water utilities firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth opportunities within the water utilities sector. The role involves identifying new projects, leading development activities, and managing key partnerships with local government units and private sector partners. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in business development within the water or infrastructure sectors, and strong skills in negotiation and project management. This position is based in Makati, Philippines.