Proposal Writer (Pursuit Specialist) - Environmental

Rk; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (home and office)

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Proposal Writer/Pursuit Specialist to support its environmental services practice, pursuing water, wastewater, and resilience projects. You will craft persuasive proposals, manage pursuits, and partner with engineers and designers to highlight RK&K's value to clients.

You will lead content development, coordinate interviews, and ensure high-quality, on-time submissions while translating technical info into clear messaging for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or related field.
• 5+ years in proposals, qualifications, presentations, and marketing within A/E/C.
• Experience managing pursuits from kickoff to submission with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate proposals, qualifications, presentations, and interviews.
• Facilitate pursuit planning meetings and reviews to ensure on-time submissions.
• Develop client-focused content that communicates RK&K's value.
• Collaborate with designers and tech teams for persuasive pursuit materials.
• Maintain marketing content and CRM data (Deltek Vantagepoint).
• Track opportunities in environmental and water-related markets.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Content development

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/English

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Proposal Writer (Pursuit Specialist) - Environmental

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Multiple Locations

All Locations

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States

Richmond , Virginia , United States

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Description

RK&K is seeking a Proposal Writer/Pursuit Specialist to support our growing environmental services practice, helping teams pursue projects related to water, wastewater, water resources, environmental planning, resilience, and ecosystem restoration. This is an opportunity to work alongside engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental specialists who are solving some of today's most important infrastructure and sustainability challenges.

In this role, you'll help develop compelling messaging and create persuasive proposals and presentations that showcase RK&K's expertise and value to clients. From managing pursuits and crafting engaging content and interview materials, you'll play an important role in helping our teams win work that positively impacts communities and the environment.

If you're energized by collaboration, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and excel at bringing stories to life through words and visuals, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Functions

• Lead and coordinate proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and interviews for environmental, water, wastewater, and water resources pursuits.
• Facilitate pursuit planning meetings, schedules, assignments, and proposal reviews to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions.
• Develop compelling, client-focused content that clearly communicates RK&K's experience, expertise, and value.
• Collaborate with graphic designers and technical teams to create visually engaging and persuasive pursuit materials.
• Maintain and enhance marketing content, project information, resumes, and pursuit collateral within the firm's CRM system (Deltek Vantagepoint).
• Track upcoming opportunities within environmental and water-related markets.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience developing proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and marketing materials within the A/E/C industry.
• Experience managing pursuits from kickoff through submission while coordinating multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling, and client-focused messaging.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent pursuits in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting environmental, water, wastewater, water resources, resilience, or related infrastructure pursuits.
• Knowledge of CRM platforms, including Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint.
• Experience supporting shortlist interviews and presentation development.
• Familiarity with public-sector procurement processes.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellentpotentialforcareer advancementand professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering andconstructionmanagement firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit ofcollaborationand trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay range: $28.84-$38.46/hourly

RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD.) Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website at www.varelay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual within our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900.