Proposal Specialist for Infrastructure & Growth

Mcfarland-Johnson,-Inc.-1; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly compensation

Benefits package

Paid time off

ESOP + 401k

Training & development

Job summary

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is seeking a Proposal Specialist to join our Marketing team in Binghamton, NY with Syracuse, Saratoga Springs and Pittsford as open locations. This role focuses on creating compelling, compliant proposals and supporting business development across the A/E/C industry.

You will collaborate with project managers, designers, and the CRM team, manage timelines, and develop presentation materials for interviews and public meetings while contributing to AI initiatives for quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• 1-5 years in proposal development.
• Experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry or professional consulting firms is a plus.
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication abilities.
• Skilled in InDesign and PowerPoint; familiar with AI tools and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage proposals from start to finish.
• Research and write, edit, design, and produce proposals and awards.
• Create graphic designs to illustrate complex ideas.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations for interviews and meetings.
• Maintain CRM/database with marketing data.
• Provide administrative and business development support.
• Collaborate on AI applications to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Proposal development

Content creation

Graphic design

Presentation skills

CRM/database management

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

InDesign

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

InDesign

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

CRM/database management

Job description

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is seeking a Proposal Specialist to join our Marketing team in Binghamton, NY with Syracuse, Saratoga Springs and Pittsford as open locations. This role focuses on creating compelling, compliant proposals and supporting business development across the A/E/C industry.

You will collaborate with project managers, designers, and the CRM team, manage timelines, and develop presentation materials for interviews and public meetings while contributing to AI initiatives for quality