Bechtel Enterprises, Head of Middle East
Bechtel Corporation
Lead project origination, investment analysis, development, and financing for Bechtel in the Middle East.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Office Full-Time
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Project Management
Master Planning
Commissioning
Startup & Operations
Sustainability Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Nuclear
Security
Environmental
Water
Civil Site Works
Energy Transition
Chemical Weapons Demilitarization
Role
What you would be doing
financial modeling
investment analysis
financing plans
economic analysis
stakeholder liaison
procurement support
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the financing community and help Bechtel’s businesses understand financing market trends as part of supporting business development efforts in the region.
- Lead economic analysis of potential projects, new markets, and M&A opportunities in the Middle East.
- Liaise with private and public stakeholders in the Middle East, including financiers, government entities, and developers (amongst others).
- Lead origination of project opportunities for Bechtel Enterprises in the region in collaboration with and in support of Bechtel’s businesses.
- Lead Bechtel Enterprises’ efforts in the Middle East related to project origination, investment analysis, development, and financing.
- Spearhead project financing activities including financial modeling, investment analysis, development of financing plans, and raising debt, equity, and export credit agency financing.
- Provide financial input into commercial structuring and negotiation process to ensure contracts can support financing commitments, including from export credit agencies.
- Support customers with structuring procurement processes, evaluating bids, and closing transactions.
What you bring
project finance
10+ years
mba
bachelor’s
middle east
interpersonal
- Experience with infrastructure lenders, equity investors, and/or export credit agencies.
- Demonstrated experience with project financing transactions.
- Willingness to travel, including internationally (if necessary).
- Prefer Master’s Degree or MBA.
- 10+ years’ experience in project finance, consulting, and/or development.
- Proven project origination skills.
- Relevant work experience in the Middle East.
- An ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business, finance, or a technical / engineering field.
- Regional language skills, while not required, are preferred.
- Superior interpersonal and business relationship-building skills.
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Company
Overview
1935
Hoover Dam Completion
The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.
560 vessels
WWII Shipyard Production
During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.
$17B
Annual Revenue
Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.
25,000+
Global Projects Completed
Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.
- The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
- Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
- Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
- It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
- Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.
- Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
- We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
- We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
- We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
- We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
- We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.
50% by 2030
Fleet Emissions Reduction
Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.
Net Zero 2050
Emissions Goal
Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.
- Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
- Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
- Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
- Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
- Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
- Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.
900 Colleagues
Completed MARC Program
A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.
150+ Participants
Women@Bechtel Conference 2022
The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.
260 Female Professionals
Engineering & Safety Roles
Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.
Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces
2022 Recognition
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.
- Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
- Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
- Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
- Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.
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