Proposal Specialist

Ensis Corp; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Most medical plans fully paid

Job summary

Our client in the National AEC field, based in Orange County, seeks a seasoned Proposal Lead to join the Business Development and Marketing team. The role suits a highly organized, strategic professional who thrives on managing pursuit efforts and producing compelling proposals, presentations, and marketing materials in a fast-paced AEC environment.

The position is fully onsite in Central Orange County; hybrid or remote options are not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of proposal coordination, marketing, or business development experience.
• Experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction preferred.
• Strong writing and editing to translate technical info into narratives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign.
• Familiarity with OpenAsset, Mailchimp, LinkedIn, and related marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs, RFPs, interview presentations, and pursuit submissions
• Coordinate schedules, deadlines, kickoff meetings, and deliverables
• Develop proposal strategy, messaging, and content with leadership and design teams
• Write, edit, and assemble high-quality proposal and presentation materials
• Partner with marketing and graphic teams to create polished submissions
• Maintain project sheets, resumes, and marketing collateral databases
• Monitor industry portals and identify new project opportunities
• Coordinate with consultants and teaming partners during pursuits

Skills

Proposal coordination

Writing & editing

Project management

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing/Comms/Business/Arch

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

OpenAsset

Mailchimp

Job description

Our client, a National AEC firm, based in Orange County, is seeking a Proposal Lead to join their Business Development and Marketing team. This role is ideal for a highly organized, strategic, and creative professional who enjoys managing pursuit efforts and producing compelling proposals, presentations, and marketing materials within the fast-paced AEC arena.

NOTE

• Fully Onsite in Central Orange County - Hybrid or Remote Not available
• 5+ years of relevant experience required - no recent graduates please
• AEC industry experience strongly preferred
• Visa sponsorship is not available

WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT’S TEAM

• Large, national, award-winning firm with nationally recognized projects
• Competitive compensation and Excellent benefits
• Most medical plans fully paid for employees
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Ongoing education and professional development support
• Retirement plan, HSA, and FSA options

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead RFQs, RFPs, interview presentations, and pursuit submissions
• Coordinate schedules, deadlines, kickoff meetings, and deliverables
• Develop proposal strategy, messaging, and content with leadership and design teams
• Write, edit, and assemble high-quality proposal and presentation materials
• Partner with marketing and graphic teams to create polished submissions
• Maintain project sheets, resumes, and marketing collateral databases
• Monitor industry portals and identify new project opportunities
• Coordinate with consultants and teaming partners during pursuits

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications, Business, Architecture, or related field
• 5+ years of proposal coordination, marketing, or business development experience
• Prior experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related industries preferred
• Strong writing and editing — translating technical info into compelling narratives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign
• Familiarity with OpenAsset, Mailchimp, LinkedIn, and related marketing platforms helpful