Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead all aspects of the competitive proposal preparation - from initial planning through delivery and post-award, including internal and client debriefs on wins or losses;
• Review and hone messages/win themes within written and visual information for client presentations; identify appropriate story-boarding of proposal/quals layout;
• Draft content such as introduction, win themes, proof statements, relevant experience, project teams/organizational charts;
• Overall responsibility for proposal/SOQ criteria and compliance, oversee production, and arrange for on-time deliveries;
• Develop scheduling and tracking systems for individual pursuit and proposal elements and be responsible for distribution & receiving input from key technical leads and decision makers;
• Develop systems to extract, categorize, and retrieve information related to markets, clients, consultants, personnel, projects, prior proposals, boilerplate, visuals, and mailing lists;
• Identify BD leaders and help connect seller-doers across disciplines, and branches, and/or business development initiatives;
• Track business development opportunities via Client Relationship Management system (CRM);
• Assist technical and marketing leads with research related to prior pursuit RFP/evaluation panel questions-answers as well as gather information on potential client projects;
• Oversee staff in managing routine marketing collateral (e.g., keeping key task schedules on-track, and resumes and project descriptions up to date);

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or public relations with six (6) years of progressive professional experience in engineering, architecture, or commercial construction is required or ten (10) years of directly related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated writing skills, including the ability to think critically and analytically about the purpose of the document and how the content might be improved.
• Formatting, writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Windows proficiency including, MS Professional (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and typing ability.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage workflow.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to perform effectively under tight deadlines.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Illustrator and some graphic design experience.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements.
• Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.