Clark Construction

Senior Marketing/Proposal Coordinator

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive and own Clark’s proposal program, organizing multi‑team bids and delivering compliant, compelling RFQ/RFP responses.

  • Own end-to-end proposal development from RFQ/RFP response to presentation materials.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in proposal management in AEC or professional services.
  • Standout: Proficiency with InDesign and PowerPoint and adherence to Clark Standards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Proactively leads and drives multiple, concurrent high-value proposals while providing assistance and/or oversight on additional assignments—such as reviewing other team members’ proposals; crafting high-quality, customized resumes and project pages; and completing qualification packages or bid support—by effectively delegating and overseeing tasks of team members and specialty contributors.
  • Organize and lead proposal teams; build positive relationships with operational staff to facilitate team collaboration, creativity, and effectiveness.
  • Develop and execute winning RFQ and RFP responses, actively leading and delivering at all stages of proposal development, including writing, editing, and visual communication.
  • Write and/or edit compelling proposal content that directly responds to questions in the RFQ or RFP.
  • Maintain full ownership for delivering a compliant proposal document.
  • Develop and edit presentation materials for team interviews. Initiate presentation preparation and critique public speaking skills.
  • Maintain Clark’s corporate brand standards across all marketing deliverables, including effectively implementing the company’s proposal and presentation templates in InDesign and PowerPoint, respectively.
  • Maintain company information, materials, and associated Marketing databases as required.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant and successful proposal management experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry or other professional services.
  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, Political Science, or other relevant focus of study in writing, communication, and critical analysis.
  • Proven experience coordinating and managing complex proposal efforts.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign ) for professional document design, layout, and production.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft PowerPoint for slideshow presentations.
  • Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

Preferred

  • Confident personality with the ability to think strategically and help teams develop sound marketing, pursuit, and proposal strategies.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills and the ability to coordinate the activities of various team members when faced with multiple deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to write and communicate clearly and compellingly, with a strong command of English grammar and attention to detail.
  • A good eye for visualization, layout, and graphic design to facilitate appealing and effective communication using desktop publication software.
  • Creativity and resourcefulness, with the ability to execute creative ideas effectively.
  • Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills with a hands-on and team-oriented attitude.

Benefits

  • Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan.
  • Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program.