Proposal Specialist
Andersen Construction
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Job summary
Andersen Construction is seeking a creative Proposal Specialist to join our Northwest marketing team. You will collaborate with leadership, project staff, estimators, and others to curate cohesive proposal responses that communicate complex concepts with clear visuals using InDesign and the Creative Suite.
You are a self-motivated designer and grammar nerd who can distill content into engaging infographics, manage multiple deadlines, and contribute ideas for improvement while traveling to sites
Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- A competitive, self-motivated work ethic.
- Effective prioritization to manage multiple deadlines while delivering results.
- Writing/editing experience with clear narratives; knowledge of A/E/C terms valued.
- 4+ years of proposal or related A/E/C experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field or significant direct experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge).
- Proficiency with MS Office 365; Mac environment training.
Responsibilities
- Develop, design and coordinate proposal responses using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Creative Suite.
- Print and bind responses in-house or with remote printer as needed.
- Brainstorm win strategies and compelling content through outlining and storyboarding.
- Participate in all proposal meetings and reviews.
- Define and create interview materials and presentations.
- Create responsibility matrix with roles, deadlines and assignments.
- Track progress and communicate with pursuit team.
- Manage multiple pursuits concurrently while meeting quality standards and deadlines.
- Update marketing database with project information.
- Collaborate with marketing team on other creative projects, social media, video, events.
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Job description
Seattle, Portland or Boise (Andersen Regional office or SVH)
$70-95K *Salary will depend on experience, qualifications, and geographic location
For over 75 years, Andersen has grown in the Northwest by leading with integrity, building safely, and putting our clients’ and project team’s needs first. Founded in 1950, Andersen builds throughout the Pacific Northwest with offices operating in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Eugene, OR, and Boise ID. Our employees live and work by nine core values, supporting the company’s vision to be the Builder of Choice. We are accountable to one another, our clients and partners to uphold these values. At the root of it all, we do what we say we are going to do. Andersen Construction is part of the Shoestring Valley Holdings (SVH) family of companies.
Andersen’s dynamic marketing team collaborates cross regionally within our company to create thoughtfully designed, branded collateral that embodies our culture and values. We embrace the attitude that ‘good enough” well…isn’t. Marketing at Andersen is respected, valued and integrated into every aspect of communicating our vision. Our multi-disciplinary team encompasses project pursuits, branding, external and internal communications, strategic marketing planning, and more. Marketing team members work in all regions, and together serve the needs of all our regional offices. Occasional travel be-tween offices for in-person collaboration, training, and meetings is expected.
As Proposal Specialist, you will collaborate with the full marketing team, executive leadership, project staff (including field and office personnel), estimating, and others throughout the project pursuit process from RFQ->RFP->Interview->Debrief. This involves streamlining their collective knowledge to curate and design thoughtful, cohesive proposal responses that effectively demonstrate how we work and solve problems. You will use your design and problem-solving skills to communicate detailed information with clear hierarchy and messaging, combined with photography and other graphics.
Our ideal teammate for this position is a self-motivated designer and grammar junkie - someone who understands InDesign details like nested character styles, can wrangle multiple content sources into a consistent voice, and distill complex concepts into engaging infographics and page layouts. Bottom line: you understand the difference between just getting something done and doing it right. You work in InDesign, never Canva. In return, you can count on being trusted with the autonomy to make decisions, develop creative solutions, and offer ideas for improvement. With executive support, the marketing team is empowered to thrive, be creative and have fun even when staring down multiple deadlines.
This role will be a 75/25 split between Proposal Specialist and Communications Team Support. With that you’ll have the opportunity to not only work on pursuits but get to jobsites for marketing photos, help copyright social media posts, update company website and help with the broader SVH family of company’s collateral that Andersen Construction is a part of. Learn more at shoestringvalley.com
- Develop, design and coordinate proposal responses using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other
Creative Suite apps as needed
- Print and bind responses either in-house or occasionally with remote printer
- Brainstorm win strategies and compelling content through outlining and storyboarding
- Participate in all proposal meetings, including kickoff, status checkins, reviews
- Define and create compelling interview materials and presentations
- Create responsibility matrix defining roles, deadlines and assignments
- Track progress and communicate clearly with pursuit team
- Manage multiple pursuits concurrently while meeting quality standards and deadlines
- Update people and project information within marketing database
- Collaborate with full marketing team on other creative projects, social media, video production, events, and graphics
- Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- A competitive, self-motivated work ethic
- Effective prioritization to manage multiple deadlines while consistently delivering best-in-class results
- Writing / editing experience with clear, concise narratives (general knowledge of A/E/C industry terms highly valued)
- 4+ years of proposal or related A/E/C experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field / OR significant direct experience
- Intermediate knowledge of Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge)
- Working knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite
- Training in a Mac environment
- Competitive compensation with Year-End Bonus Program
- Company-Funded Retirement & ESOP Plans equal to 15% of annual salary
- 401(k) self-directed retirement plan with access to a financial advisor
- 7 paid holidays plus a generous and flexible PTO program
- Flexible Work Weeks
- Customized medical plan that provides many employees with no out-of-pocket costs for the entire year!
- Plans include naturopathic, acupuncture, and chiropractic care
- Employee-only medical plan is premium-free after wellness incentive; all other levels are reduced after incentive
- Direct Primary Care (DPC) provided at no cost
- Unlimited primary care visits with same- or next-day access
- Longer appointments, virtual visits, and direct communication with your doctor
- No copays or deductibles for primary care services
- No Out-of-Pocket costs for most specialty & virtual care solutions
- Direct access to high-quality specialists, imaging, and procedures
- Dental and Vision plans are provided with no premium
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, counseling, and life support
- Wellness seminars, educational sessions, and brown-bag events
- Education assistance for continued learning and professional development
- Employee Referral Incentive Program
- Company-provided life and disability plans
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options
- Incent Fit wellness program - earn up to $35/month in cash for fitness participation
- Corporate discounts with local retail and clothing vendors
- Collaborative office environment
- Free on-site gym access (where available)
- Beverages and snacks provided
- Industry organization memberships and events
- Community involvement and paid volunteer opportunities through the Andersen Foundation
- Fun, festive, and sometimes competitive team-building events throughout the year
Andersen provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees & applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or all other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Andersen conducts pre-employment drug screenings on all new employees in keeping with our commitment to a drug free workplace. Our offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of this drug screening.
Andersen conducts background checks and driving record review of all new employees. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and driving record investigation.
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