Business Development Intern/Co-Op

Balfour Beatty US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a motivated Market Research & Business Development Assistant to join the regional team. You will conduct market research, track opportunities, maintain CRM data, and coordinate client engagement activities to support proposal development and pursuit intelligence.

This role offers exposure to construction, marketing, preconstruction, and client relationship management while helping develop future business development professionals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and track opportunities.
• Maintain CRM data and coordinate client engagement.
• Support proposal development and pursuit intelligence.
• Assist with event planning and client outreach.
• Develop future business development professionals.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

CRM updates

Proposal support

Event planning

Writing & editing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Adobe Suite

CRM platforms

MS 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.