Business Development Coordinator

About Parsons

Join Parsons to explore a career filled with limitless possibilities where you can thrive among exceptional professionals. Guided by a leadership vision that values people, encourages adaptability, and fosters growth, Parsons cultivates an innovative environment empowering you to reach your fullest potential.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Coordinator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you will play a pivotal role in leading bid activities for one of the largest Project Management Consultants (PMC). Your work involves effective communication and coordination among multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze RFP documents meticulously to prepare Bid No Bid (BNB) decisions, evaluate requirements, and draft clarification questions for clients.
• Create a detailed compliance matrix and a comprehensive schedule for the complete proposal process through submission.
• Organize and lead proposal kick-off meetings with both internal and external participants to discuss requirements, verify compliance, assign responsibilities for RFP sections, and review timelines.
• Guide proposal writers by reviewing initial outlines to ensure all RFP specifications are addressed thoroughly.
• Establish templates and standards for the proposal’s appearance, style, and layout, collaborating with graphic designers.
• Partner with Capture Managers throughout proposal development to ensure alignment.
• Author non-technical parts of the proposal, including project descriptions, resumes, team qualifications, and management plans.
• Coordinate with Contract teams to verify financial, legal, and proposal form compliance per RFQ/RFP standards.
• Serve as the central contact for all team members concerning RFP queries and ensure complete understanding of RFQ/RFP requirements.
• Review all drafts and final proposals to confirm compliance, accuracy, and high-quality presentation with effective visual elements.
• Facilitate pink and red review meetings to gather and integrate reviewer feedback.
• Develop recovery plans to address review comments prior to final submission.
• Identify potential challenges during proposal development and formulate practical solutions.
• Plan production schedules and resource allocation to ensure timely, quality delivery, including managing outsourced printing if necessary.
• Conduct final quality and compliance checks on printed proposals to guarantee high standards before submission.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to operate collaboratively within large teams.
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a PMC or comparable environment.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask efficiently, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.

Diversity and Inclusion

Parsons is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Employee Growth

We prioritize our employees’ well-being and offer limitless opportunities for advancement, encouraging you to aim high and grow with us.

Recruitment Integrity

Be aware that Parsons is vigilant against fraudulent recruitment. For further information on recruitment fraud and reporting procedures, please refer to Parsons’ official communications.