Proposal Writer - Construction

Moore Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading industrial contractor is seeking a Proposal Writer in Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on creating clear and compelling proposals that support business development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of proposal writing experience, preferably in construction or engineering. Strong writing and organizational skills are crucial, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proposal writing experience in construction and/or engineering.
• Familiarity with civil, mechanical/HVAC, and building construction.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and format proposal narratives for RFQs and RFPs.
• Coordinate with project managers and estimators to gather technical content.
• Develop project-specific approaches, execution plans, and value propositions.

Skills

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills

Ability to translate technical information into clear, client-focused language

Excellent organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Bluebeam

InDesign

Canva

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, La
Employment Type: Full-Time

Moore Industries is a 40-year industrial contractor delivering civil, industrial buildings, industrial HVAC, and facility maintenance services. In recent years, the company has been growing rapidly, strengthening its leadership, expanding geographically, and increasing self‑perform capabilities across multiple disciplines. This growth is creating meaningful opportunities for talented professionals who want to grow, improve, and lead with purpose.

The Proposal Writer is responsible for developing clear, compelling, and compliant written proposals that support business development efforts. This role works closely with operations, estimating, and leadership teams to communicate the company’s value, technical approach, and differentiators in responses to RFQs, RFPs, and other client solicitations.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and format proposal narratives for RFQs, RFPs, and pre‑qualifications packages
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and subject matter experts to gather technical content
• Develop project‑specific approaches, execution plans, and value propositions
• Ensure proposals are compliant with client requirements and submission instructions
• Maintain proposal schedules and deadlines
• Review all content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and tone
• Maintain and update proposal templates, resumes, past performance documents, and marketing materials
• Support preconstruction and business development by taking part in presentations, meetings, and other forms of client engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of proposal writing experience in construction and/or engineering
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, client‑focused language
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Bluebeam, InDesign, Canva or other relevant software
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Experience responding to public‑sector or private‑sector RFPs
• Familiarity with civil, mechanical/HVAC, and building construction
• Knowledge of proposal management tools or CRM systems

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Career development support and training

Ready to Build With Us?

If you’re a results‑drive Proposal Writer looking for the next step in your career with a company that values passion, purpose and perseverance, we’d love to hear from you. Achieve More. Be Moore.