Business Development Intern

RiseMe; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Business Development Assistant to support the regional team by conducting market research, tracking opportunities, maintaining CRM data, coordinating client engagement activities, and assisting with proposal development.

This role offers exposure to construction marketing, preconstruction, and client relationship management, reporting directly to the Director of Business Development.

Qualifications

• Experience researching or managing projects in an academic or professional environment.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong writing and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Participate in CRM updates and maintenance with project and employee data.
• High School Diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the regional business development team by conducting market research, tracking opportunities, maintaining CRM data, coordinating client engagement activities, supporting proposal development efforts, preparing pursuit intelligence, and assisting with event planning and client outreach.
• The role provides exposure to construction, marketing, preconstruction, and client relationship management while developing future business development professionals.

Skills

CRM management

Attention to detail

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Pursuing degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Adobe Suite

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!

Summary

Supports the regional business development team by conducting market research, tracking opportunities, maintaining CRM data, coordinating client engagement activities, supporting proposal development efforts, preparing pursuit intelligence, and assisting with event planning and client outreach. This role provides exposure to construction, marketing, preconstruction, and client relationship management while developing future business development professionals. The individual in this role reports directly to the Director of Business Development.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience conducting research or managing projects in an academic or professional environment.
• Possess excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong writing and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Participate in CRM database updates and maintenance, specifically project and employee information.
• High School Diploma

Preferred Requirements

• Pursuing degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Technical Skills / Experience with: Microsoft Copilot, Adobe Suite, CRM platforms, Microsoft Suite.
• Being research oriented.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building relationships.
• Possess strong presentation skills.
• Analytical thinker who enjoys gathering and organizing information.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.