Proposal Associate

CPG; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG in Ashburn, VA is looking for a Proposal Associate to support the Sales Team and Project Managers in developing proposal packages. Responsibilities include preparing proposals for various business lines, ensuring timely deliverables, and working closely with marketing for proposal components.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 2-3 years of construction experience, and excellent communication skills.

The position is open to remote or hybrid options for candidates with strong relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in construction, mechanical, electrical, or trade school.
• Knowledge of Project Management/Bidding software Procore is preferred.
• Stable work history and field experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales personnel by obtaining necessary data for proposals.
• Conduct weekly estimation meetings to ensure timely deliveries.
• Prepare proposals for various business lines including Data Center Implementation.

Skills

Microsoft Office packages

Excellent verbal and written skills

Basic accounting skills

Project Management/Bidding software Procore

Time management skills

Communication with internal resources

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, journalism, engineering, or related degree

2-3 years of general construction experience

Job description

Title

Proposal Associate

Location

Ashburn, VA (open to remote or hybrid for strong Commercial or Data Center Estimating Exp)

Position Summary

The Proposal Associate, Preconstruction-Estimation is responsible for assisting the Sales Team & Operations/Project Managers with the development of proposal packages for customer deliverables and assure all aspects of the final proposal deliverable is ready for distribution by the sales rep. Interacts & communicates with internal resources such as Estimation, Preconstruction, Engineering, OTS/Controls, CX and operations teams to produce the overall delivery proposals. Has professional appearance and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists sales personnel by obtaining the necessary data to ensure the Preconstruction and estimation departments have what they need to compile the deliverable.
• Conducts weekly estimation deliverable meetings to assure all lines of business are aware of action items and timely deliveries.
• Prepares proposals for various business lines, including:
  • Data Center Implementation (DCI)
  • Design Build Projects
  • Other Construction (Turnkey Projects)
  • White Space Fit Out (TFO)
  • Service Operations (SO)
  • Battery Install
  • Battery Maintenance
  • Electrical Maintenance / Testing
  • Facility Operations
  • HVAC Install
  • HVAC Maintenance
  • Monitoring
  • OTS/Controls
  • QA/QC and CX Services
• Prepares proposals and participates in presentations, as necessary, in conjunction with the PreCon Managers/Estimators.
• Works with the marketing team to ensure we have the necessary components within our proposal package.
• Assists on startup package for project handoffs upon award for Sales Rep.
• Reviews awarded projects with Operations/Project Manager.
• Assists in special projects.
• Advocates and enforces proper safety measures in all company operations.
• Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience (Desired):
  • Minimum 2-3 years of general construction, mechanical, electrical, low voltage or trade school experience.
  • Knowledge of Project Management/Bidding software Procore.
  • Must have a stable work history.
  • Field experience is preferred but not required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, journalism, engineering, or related degree.
  • Experience in program/project management is a plus.
• Knowledge/Computer Skills:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
  • Ability to communicate with internal resources to determine their needs.
  • Ability to forecast requirements, resources and projected timelines required to complete the deliverable.
  • Basic accounting skills.
  • Ability to work closely with management.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Good reasoning and logic skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Comfortable and persistent with follow up and accountability.
• Certificates and Licenses: No certificates or licenses required.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities with this position.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects 10 to 50 pounds.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally sitting, climbing, and balancing.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

EEO Statement

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job ID

#327