Proposal Coordinator II

Granite Construction; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 83,971 - 153,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Proposal Manager in Santa Clara, California. This role involves overseeing the preparation and quality of proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Granite's standards.

Candidates should have at least five years of professional experience in technical writing and proposal preparation, preferably within a construction environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $83,971 to $153,100.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in technical writing and/or proposal preparation.
• Experience in construction or engineering proposal preparation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation of proposals with partners to ensure compliance with criteria.
• Write and edit proposals for accuracy and presentation quality.
• Maintain proposal databases to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare material for internal and external presentations.
• Participate in client debriefings for continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical writing

Proposal preparation

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

General Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing & coordinating preparation of individual proposals as assigned to ensure winning submissions.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Coordinate the preparation of proposals as assigned with external and internal partners in accordance with Granite processes and procedures to ensure the resulting submission satisfies all relevant criteria while presenting Granite in the best possible manner.
• Write and/or edit proposals as required to ensure that the resulting submission is accurate and that Granite is presented in the best possible manner.
• Maintain proposal databases as assigned to ensure data is accurate, up to date and available on an as needed basis.
• Prepare material and presenters for both internal and external presentations.
• Participate in client debriefings on both successful and unsuccessful pursuits & prepare summaries to ensure continuous improvement on future proposals.
• Prepare marketing materials as requested.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Similar Field preferred.

Work Experience

• Five (5) years prior professional experience in technical writing and/or proposal preparation required.
• Prior experience in construction or engineering proposal preparation desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to co‑ordinate and manage personnel who are not direct reports through influence.
• Superior technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Highly organized.
• Ability to multi‑task with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an unfamiliar environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Travel required.
• Must be able to work efficiently in both a team-based environment or independently, depending on the project.
• Must be flexible to changing needs and assignments and able to adjust to last-minute requests to ensure responsiveness to needs of proposal.

Our Benefits At a Glance

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range

$83,971.00 - $153,100.00

Equal Opportunity

Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.