Director, Infrastructure Development

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 217,000 - 313,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

401K plan with matching and profit‑shh

Job summary

Bechtel Enterprises invites a senior development professional to lead the due diligence, negotiation, and execution of public infrastructure transactions. You will manage development activities, coordinate with EPC teams, and advance financing and partnerships for major projects in the Americas.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering, plus 15+ years in related fields; MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree is required with 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience at infrastructure developer, law firm, PE, investment bank or consulting is preferred
• Willingness to travel internationally is required

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop and execute public infrastructure projects in the Americas.
• Perform due diligence on economic viability and negotiate commercial transactions.
• Develop project financing structures and development partnerships.
• Coordinate with Bechtel engineering/procurement/construction teams to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $216,600 - $313,300 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
  
  

Requisition ID: 298047

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $216,600 - $313,300 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
  
  

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview

Bechtel Enterprises is the project development, investment, and financing arm of Bechtel. We develop projects, lead M&A and project acquisition activities, provide project financing services, and invest in the development of new technologies across power, energy, transportation, communication, and other sectors. We have developed or co-developed over 70 projects ($46 billion in project costs) and have helped arrange over $54 billion in financing for Bechtel projects. Bechtel Enterprises is currently comprised of over 50 professionals with headquarters in Reston, Virginia and offices in Sydney, Perth, London, Houston, and Washington, D.C.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leadership role focused on the development and execution of transactions related to public infrastructure projects Bechtel Enterprises is pursuing. This individual will lead a team focused on completing due diligence of project viability, negotiating commercial transactions and development partnerships, advancing development activities, and working with Bechtel’s EPC team to achieve our corporate objectives.

Major Responsibilities

• Play a key leadership role helping the Bechtel Enterprises team develop and execute public infrastructure projects in the Americas, including completing due diligence, negotiating and executing transactions, and advancing development activities.
• Conduct due diligence on the economic and development viability of potential projects, attend site visits, and lead negotiation of commercial transactions and development partnerships.
• Complete analysis and preparation of deliverables required in active project developments (project financing structures, commercial agreements, development of partnerships, due diligence, risk allocation).
• Support development activities (e.g., commercial arrangements, business case development, project finance, management of development budgets and third-party advisors, and interfacing with Bechtel’s engineering/procurement/construction teams).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, private equity firms, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Manage a talented team of public infrastructure-focused developers targeting opportunities in multiple asset classes (e.g., rail, airports, ports, urban development, etc.).
• Prepare and interface with senior management (including EPC executives) regarding team strategy and current market conditions.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) plus 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience.
• Prefer that the degree program was in Business, Finance, Economics, or a Technical / Engineering field. Prefer Master's or MBA.
• Prefer significant experience at an infrastructure developer, law firm, private equity firm, investment bank, or consulting firm.
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Requires demonstrated experience with public-private partnerships, concession transactions, and other similar commercial models.
• Requires experience completing development work and transactions in the Americas public infrastructure space, ideally across multiple asset classes (e.g., rail, airports, ports, urban development, etc.).
• Prefer experience managing a small team.
• Require outstanding communication, networking, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.
• Require a willingness to travel, including internationally (if necessary).
  
  

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]