Senior Business Development Executive

VITA PMC SG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and project management firm in Singapore is seeking a Project Sourcing & Market Development professional. The role requires extensive experience in business development and tender management within the construction industry. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering or construction management, with strong communication and negotiation skills. This position offers opportunities for career development and contributes significantly to the company's growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition and rewards for achievements

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development or commercial roles within the construction industry.
• Proven ability to independently source projects and manage tender processes end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, commercial management, and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on industry trends and client analysis.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and clients.
• Prepare documents for prequalification and bid submissions.

Skills

Business development

Project sourcing

Stakeholder management

Tender management

Contract negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Vita Partners is Asia-Pacific’s largest pan-regional pure-play life science, innovation and R&D real estate platform, backed Australian headquartered multinational real estate company Lendlease and leading US private equity growth investor Warburg Pincus. The platform focuses on investing, acquiring, developing, constructing, managing, and operating real estate projects in fast-growing life sciences, innovation and R&D real estate markets in Asia-Pacific. The company operates within two main segments – a high-barrier-to-entry life sciences project construction management business and a specialized investment management business. Since the 2000s, the project construction management business has worked on over 200 projects in Asia-Pacific for more than 100 blue‑chip life sciences and pharmaceutical companies, with many repeat clients. The investment management business currently manages ~SGD 2 billion of AUM on behalf of institutional investors, with strong aspirations for growth within the region.

Job Role

Project Sourcing & Market Development

• Conduct market research on industry trends, client and competitor analysis, and identify company’s capability to competitively support upcoming tenders.
• Identify and pursue new market and project opportunities that are aligned with the company’s strategy and effectively connect with stakeholders.
• Develop polished presentations, compelling capability statements, and impactful marketing materials for effective pitching.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain direct relationships with regulatory authorities, clients, consultants, and industry partners.
• Manage appropriate stakeholders' documentation required for prequalification and bid process.

Tender Management

• Prepare and maintain documents required for prequalification and bid submissions, including organizational charts, CVs, project factsheets, photos, and presentations.
• Lead tender preparation and submission in collaboration with the Bid Team, including proposal structuring.
• Manage clients’ procurement portals and ensure timely submission of prequalification and bid proposals.
• Liaise with the China office and provide required documentations and support for their bid submissions and vice versa.
• Produce high‑quality, professional, and consistent proposals, presentations, qualifications, and other materials required for bid submissions.

Award & Accreditation Documentation

• Maintaining awards, prepare and maintain documentation required for license renewals and various accreditations.

Strategic Reporting

• Chair pipeline meetings, manage monthly reporting, including system update.
• Support senior management with insights to make informed business decisions.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development or commercial roles within the construction industry.
• Proven ability to independently source projects and manage tender processes end‑to‑end.
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, commercial management, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with sustainability and accreditation frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

What you can expect from us

Every person at Vita Partners is critical to the success of the business. We believe high performing employees drive business growth.

We support our people through ongoing engagement, by providing learning and development opportunities for future career progression and by recognising and rewarding exceptional achievements.

If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore how we can take your career forward.

Apply now!