Proposal Specialist — Shape Infrastructure Proposals

Mcfarland-Johnson,-Inc.-1; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

ESOP + 401(k) employer match

Technical training & development

Job summary

McFarland Johnson, a 100% employee-owned infrastructure firm, is seeking a Proposal Specialist to join its Marketing team in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on creating compelling, compliant proposals, qualification packages, and award submissions for A/E/C projects.

You will collaborate with project managers and technical staff, design visuals, and develop presentations for client interactions. The ideal candidate has a background in English/Marketing, 1–5 years in proposal development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• 1–5 years in proposal development.
• Experience in Architecture/Engineering/Construction or professional consulting is a plus.
• Excellent writing, proofreading and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Proposal development and management from start to finish.
• Research and content creation for proposals and qualification packages.
• Graphic design to enhance proposals.
• Presentation development for interviews, meetings and conferences.
• Database management and CRM maintenance.
• General support for business development activities.
• Collaborate on AI initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Writing

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Research skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Comm/Marketing

Tools

InDesign

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

CRM/Database

Job description

McFarland Johnson, a 100% employee-owned infrastructure firm, is seeking a Proposal Specialist to join its Marketing team in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on creating compelling, compliant proposals, qualification packages, and award submissions for A/E/C projects.

You will collaborate with project managers and technical staff, design visuals, and develop presentations for client interactions. The ideal candidate has a background in English/Marketing, 1–5 years in proposal development, and