Junior BD Officer

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia. Over the past five decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

About the Role

OMA New York is looking for a Junior Business Development Officer who is interested in the business side of our operations. In this position, you will support business development efforts in the Americas and Japan from our New York office. Your role will involve responding to both public procurement bids and private project enquiries; conducting research into new markets and opportunities, updating and maintaining a database of business development materials. You will write, prepare, layout and produce qualifications packages, proposals, presentation materials, competition entries, and marketing collaterals. You will report to the Business Development Manager and work closely with the Partners in OMA’s New York office to evaluate and pursue new potential projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and assist in the assessment of potential new projects.
• Prepare RFI’s, RFQ’s RFP’s and fee proposals.
• Maintain a continuous overview of potential projects and efforts.
• Organize, maintain, and update a comprehensive database of past proposals, project information sheets, CVs, portfolios, presentations, and other marketing collaterals.
• Prepare regular progress updates on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for the above purposes.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Studies, Design, Communications, Business Administration, Real Estate or a related field;
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within an internationally reputable architecture firm.
• Experience in responding to time-sensitive RFI’s, RFQ’s, RFP’s, and client proposals in the US.
• Pro-active, hands-on, self-motivated and confident in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to facilitate coordination across internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in another language, preferably Japanese and/or French, is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite (with strong InDesign capabilities).
• Demonstrated graphic layout and production skills (please demonstrate in portfolio), and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of OMA’s work and the architectural field in general.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment based in our New York office;
• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health insurance, and 20 vacation days per year, in addition to U.S. public holidays;
• A collaborative and supportive work environment within OMA’s New York team;
• Career growth opportunities at a globally recognized firm within the creative and architectural industry.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following documents via our online form:

1. A cover letter explaining your motivation for working at OMA.

2. Your CV/resume.

3. A portfolio (in PDF format, max. 30 pages) showcasing your design work.

Please note that applications containing only QR codes/website links will not be reviewed.

OMA values diversity and offers equal opportunities for all applicants. We do not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.