Proposal Writer & Pursuit Specialist - Transportation

Rk K; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance package

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Career development

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Proposal Writer/Pursuit Specialist to work with engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental specialists on transportation and construction challenges. You will develop persuasive proposals and presentations that highlight RK&K's experience and value to clients.

In this role, you'll manage pursuits from kickoff through submission, craft client-focused messaging, and collaborate with graphic designers and technical teams to create compelling materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or related field.
• 5+ years in proposals, qualifications packages, and marketing materials in A/E/C.
• Experience managing pursuits from kickoff to submission with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and content development with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in InDesign, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Translate technical information into client-focused messaging.
• Excellent organizational and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and interviews for transportation and construction engineering/inspection 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 CRM system (Deltek Vantagepoint).
• Track upcoming opportunities within transportation markets.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content development

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Proposal Writer/Pursuit Specialist to work with engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental specialists on transportation and construction challenges. You will develop persuasive proposals and presentations that highlight RK&K's experience and value to clients.

In this role, you'll manage pursuits from kickoff through submission, craft client-focused messaging, and collaborate with graphic designers and technical teams to create compelling materials.