Proposal Specialist

Lochmueller Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Work/Life Balance policies

401k with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An innovative engineering consulting firm in Dallas, Texas seeks a skilled Proposal Specialist to enhance proposal development and marketing efforts for civil engineering projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in proposal writing, particularly for State DOT projects. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, collaborating with project managers, and creating marketing materials. They offer competitive benefits to support the well-being and professional growth of their staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of marketing and proposal writing experience.
• Experience in civil engineering industry or related field.
• Knowledge of developing proposals for State DOT projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare advanced project marketing and proposal materials.
• Direct proposal and presentation development for projects.
• Collaborate with project managers from various departments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Writing and editing skills

Ability to work in a team

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Journalism, PR, Communications, Marketing

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

WordPress

Job description

At Lochmueller Group, we are passionate about designing the infrastructure that shapes our communities. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Proposal Specialist to join our team and help us communicate our vision, values, and expertise to prospective clients. The ideal candidate for this role should have experience in civil engineering or a closely related field. Additionally, they must possess expertise in proposal development for TXDOT projects or substantial experience with projects across multiple State DOTs.

As a Proposal Specialist, you will be a vital part of our business development team, shaping how we present ourselves to clients and securing opportunities for transformative projects. In this role, you will collaborate closely with technical experts and project managers, crafting compelling proposals and marketing materials that showcase our technical excellence and innovative spirit.

Lochmueller Group is a growing engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement is what sets us apart.

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Attending project strategy and scoping meetings before RFP release and preparing advanced project marketing materials.
• Directing proposal and presentation development for assigned project pursuits, including scheduling, material preparation, and final production.
• Collaborating with project managers from various departments to prepare for proposals and presentations.
• Writing and editing proposal content as appropriate and assisting with printing, assembly, and final QA/QC review.
• Assisting with developing marketing materials, including newsletters, brochures, website content, and other materials as needed.
• Performing other duties as needed.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• 3+ years of marketing and/or proposal writing experience. Experience with proposal development in the civil engineering industry or a closely related field.
• Experience developing proposals for State DOT projects.
• Advanced working knowledge, or ability and willingness to develop advanced working knowledge of, MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, WordPress or related software.
• Excellent communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to cross-reference information from one document to another.
• Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interview technical staff and capture and communicate information accurately in a way that both technical and non-technical people can understand.
• Valid driver’s license.

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.