Responsibilities

• Monitor newspapers, websites, and other sources of request-for-proposal advertisements to help identify client and project opportunities
• Support interview rehearsal and preparation process
• Develop and produce high quality marketing collateral, including qualification packages, proposals, and presentations:
• Engage internal and external team members to obtain information required to develop qualifications and proposal content; edit technical portions, write and edit non-technical portions of proposals
• Work with graphic design team to create and/or select graphics (photography, charts, diagrams, etc.) to communicate required information
• Coordinate all proposal materials (graphics, text, forms, formats, sub-consultant materials) for final deliverable
• Coordinate the preparation of statements of interest, qualifications, proposals, SF330 forms, annual roster responses, and miscellaneous marketing correspondence
• Research clients, market trends, and background information associated with business development efforts in collaboration with Marketing Manager
• Maintain and update information in Deltek Vision database about the business development activities of the local office and those of a firmwide nature that are orchestrated through that office, including such things as leads, contacts, and other background information
• Maintain marketing calendars and to do lists

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in the A/E/C industry
• Our ideal candidate will come from an architecture, engineering, or construction background and be comfortable with technical language from these environments.
• Professional services marketing experience is preferred
• Knowledge of the proposal preparation and proposal management process
• Understanding of market sectors and client relations
• Proficiency in InDesign and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and database programs including Deltek Vision and Axomic OpenAsset
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, from support staff to senior leaders across the firm

Preferred

• Bonus points if you bring a sense of humor and grace under pressure.

Benefits

• ZGF Employees Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution, HSA with employer contribution, 401k with employer match, 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year, paid parental and family leave programs.