Hybrid Proposal Lead – Energy & Power Bids

Kiewit; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a proposal specialist to join our Proposals Department, supporting Energy, Industrial and Water Business Development teams across the organization.

You will lead proposal activities, research SMEs, write compelling content, coordinate materials, and collaborate with graphic designers to produce winning proposals. Travel up to 10% may be required. The role offers exposure to high-profile pursuits and a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in proposals, marketing or communications (A/E/C or EPC industry experience preferred).
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce engaging technical and non-technical content.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; basic experience with Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and time management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to incorporate feedback professionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate proposals, interviews/presentations, and occasionally marketing collateral, media/videos and other special projects that contribute to winning work.
• Lead all proposal activities, including responsibility matrix development, scheduling, kickoff meetings, progress check-ins, reviews and final production.
• Research, interview SMEs and write accurate, engaging and compelling content for proposals.
• Develop win strategies and persuasive content using storyboarding and outlining techniques.
• Leverage Kiewit's historical project database to craft compelling messages and contribute to data maintenance.
• Collaborate with graphic design teams to create visuals aligned with strategic messaging.
• Manage multiple pursuits while ensuring high-quality, deadline-driven deliverables.
• Perform other departmental and administrative tasks, including document formatting, copyediting, production and shipping.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Travel≤10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Kiewit in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a proposal specialist to join our Proposals Department, supporting Energy, Industrial and Water Business Development teams across the organization.

You will lead proposal activities, research SMEs, write compelling content, coordinate materials, and collaborate with graphic designers to produce winning proposals. Travel up to 10% may be required. The role offers exposure to high-profile pursuits and a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.