Proposal Coordinator

RESPEC; Rapid City, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Employee-owned

Remote work

Job summary

RESPEC, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a full-time Proposal Coordinator to join our team in Rapid City, SD or other listed locations with remote work accepted. You will lead the full proposal lifecycle, coordinate schedules, and guide win themes and messaging across subject matter experts and partners.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years coordinating proposals in the AEC industry, plus strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five years of experience coordinating proposals in the AEC industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full proposal life cycle.
• Schedule, host, and attend meetings to coordinate team responsibilities, document deliverables, and development timelines.
• Set up proposal documents and page layout.
• Assist with outreach to subconsultants and prime consultants.
• Research the internet and internal databases for proposal content.
• Support the writing process with research, synthesis, collaboration, and review.
• Ensure proposals are compliant and submitted on time.
• Maintain a database of proposals and boilerplate language.
• Guide technical team in identifying win themes and strategy.
• Support client and opportunity data maintenance in Salesforce.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Project Coordination

Time Management

MS Office

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Salesforce

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

RESPEC is searching for a full-time Proposal Coordinator to join our team! We continue to grow as we design innovative, world-class projects using state-of-the-art technologies. If you have an eye for detail and enjoy working with a variety of business development staff, this is the position for you. Available locations include: Rapid City, SD, Denver or Colorado Springs, CO, Fort Myers, Tampa, or Sarasota, FL, Bozeman or Helena, MT, San Antonio or Richardson, TX, and Pipersville, PA. Remote work acceptable.

About the role:

The Proposal Coordinator leads and manages the full proposal development lifecycle, including planning, coordination, and submission. This role oversees schedules, tools, materials, and compliance, while guiding teams on strategy, win themes, and messaging.

The Proposal Coordinator collaborates closely with subject matter experts, subcontractors, and partners to develop high-quality, compelling proposals. This role also ensures consistency through effective template management, maintains proposal libraries and databases, and drives efficient, on‑time submissions through strong organization and communication skills.

• Oversee the full proposal life cycle
• Schedule, host, and attend meetings to coordinate team responsibilities, document deliverables, and development timelines
• Set up proposal documents and page layout
• Assist with outreach to subconsultants and prime consultants
• Research the internet and internal databases for proposal content
• Support the writing process with research, synthesis, collaboration, and review
• Ensure proposals are compliant and submitted on time
• Maintain a database of proposals and boilerplate language
• Guide technical team in identifying win themes and strategy
• Support client and opportunity data maintenance in salesforce
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Minimum five years of experience coordinating proposals in the AEC industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project coordination, organization and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on quality and accuracy
• Self-motivated and flexible
• Experience in overseeing and managing documents and databases
• Strategic thinker who can link daily activities to broader goals
• Proficient with MS Office
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business‑related travel.

Preferred, but not required qualifications:

• Experience in a writing‑related field and using AI
• Experience in graphic design and page layout using Adobe products
• Experience in business development practices and salesforce

Additional Information

Compensation:Typical salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe‑benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee‑owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Info

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee‑owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data‑driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real‑world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters.