Proposal Marketing Associate, Land Development & Public Works, West Coast

Atwell, LLC; Atwell (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Annual bonuses

401K match

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Proposal Marketing Associate to drive development of proposals, SOQs, and presentations for Land Development and Public Works while coordinating cross‑functional teams across time zones. This fully remote role aligns with West Coast business hours to support nationwide pursuits.

You will craft compelling client messaging, collaborate with technical leaders, and help mature pursuit content and processes to win bids and showcase Atwell’s capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marketing or proposal experience within the AEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of proposals, SOQs, RFQs, RFP responses, and interview presentations for Land Development and Public Works opportunities.
• Partner with technical and business leaders to develop pursuit strategies, win themes, messaging, and differentiators.
• Facilitate proposal kickoffs, strategy discussions, reviews, and final production.
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content that translates technical information into clear, client-facing messaging.
• Support pursuits involving municipalities, public agencies, developers, and infrastructure clients.
• Coordinate proposal schedules, contributors, requirements, and deliverables while managing multiple pursuits.
• Create polished proposal materials using Adobe InDesign and Atwell's brand standards.
• Maintain and improve proposal resources, including resumes, project descriptions, boilerplate content, and project data.
• Support interview preparation and presentation development for shortlisted teams.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, and operational leadership to improve pursuit delivery.
• Share proposal best practices and guide other team members.

Skills

Proposal development

Copywriting

Editing

Storytelling

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Proposal Marketing Associate, Land Development & Public Works, West Coast

Atwell

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Atwell is seeking a Proposal Marketing Associate to join our growing Marketing team. This is a fully remote position supporting proposal development and pursuit efforts across the organization, with working hours aligned to the West Coast time zone.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with technical professionals, business development leaders, and fellow marketing team members to develop compelling proposals, statements of qualifications, presentations, and other pursuit materials. You’ll help manage the proposal process from kickoff through final submission, bringing together strong writing, strategy, organization, and design to help position Atwell for success.

This opportunity is a strong fit for an experienced AEC proposal professional who enjoys managing multiple pursuits, collaborating across teams and time zones, and taking ownership of high-quality proposal development and production.

What You'll Do

Lead the development of proposals, SOQs, RFQs, RFP responses, and interview presentations for Land Development and Public Works opportunities.

Partner with technical and business leaders to develop pursuit strategies, win themes, messaging, and differentiators.

Facilitate proposal kickoffs, strategy discussions, reviews, and final production.

Write, edit, and refine proposal content that translates technical information into clear, compelling client-facing messaging.

Support pursuits involving municipalities, public agencies, developers, and infrastructure clients.

Coordinate proposal schedules, contributors, requirements, and deliverables while managing multiple pursuits at once.

Create polished proposal materials using Adobe InDesign and Atwell's established brand standards.

Maintain and improve proposal resources, including resumes, project descriptions, boilerplate content, and project data.

Support interview preparation and presentation development for shortlisted teams.

Collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, and operational leadership to continually improve how Atwell approaches and delivers pursuits.

Share proposal best practices and provide guidance to other members of the proposal marketing team.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who understands both the strategy and execution behind a strong AEC proposal.

You'll likely be a strong fit if you bring:

5+ years of marketing or proposal experience within the AEC industry.

Experience developing and managing SOQs, RFQs, RFPs, and other pursuit materials.

Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.

Experience working directly with technical professionals, project managers, business development teams, and senior leaders.

The ability to independently manage multiple proposals, deadlines, and contributors.

Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field, or comparable professional experience.

Experience supporting Land Development, Public Works, municipal infrastructure, transportation, water/wastewater, civil engineering, or public-sector pursuits is especially valuable.

Experience with capture planning, competitive positioning, go/no-go discussions, or larger strategic pursuits is also a plus.

If you're an AEC marketing professional who enjoys bringing structure, strategy, and a strong story to complex pursuits, we'd love to hear from you.

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Atwell Benefits:To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services