Pursuits Specialist

Moss; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss, a national construction firm, seeks a Pursuits Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL to lead strategic proposals and client presentations within the Mid-Florida region. You’ll work with business leaders and SMEs to win projects, shaping content, graphics, and production for compelling responses.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in marketing or comms, expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote and MS Office, plus excellent writing and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience, preferably in the AEC industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications.
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Keynote.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. A detail‑oriented individual with persuasive writing and editing capabilities who thrives under pressure and meets deadlines with positivity.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Management: Read, review, analyze, and interpret all requirements and objectives of solicitations. Manage proposals from start to finish, including meetings and SME coordination within deadlines.
• Content Creation: Prepare and compile responsive proposals, including copywriting and formatting. Edit content prepared by others.
• Graphic Design: Translate complex information into visual representations and create visually appealing proposals and presentations.
• Production Oversight: Produce solicitations and oversee vendor production; ensure on-time submissions with proper documentation.
• Presentation Management: Manage presentations, including slide creation and coaching the team.
• Collaboration: Support pursuit team with resumes, fact sheets, and marketing materials; coordinate with data analysts.
• Adherence to Standards: Follow brand guidelines.
• Additional Duties: Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Editing/Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Keynote

Job description

Company Overview

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award‑winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design‑build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high‑rise residential, landmark mixed‑use developments, hospitality, K‑12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News‑Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

As the Pursuits Specialist, you'll lead the development of strategic business proposals and presentations that wow our clients and win us projects. In this role, you will work closely with business leaders and subject matter experts with a focus on the Mid-Florida (Tampa Bay area) Region. You’re empowered to unleash your creativity and strategic mind to significantly contribute to Moss’ growth and success. You'll thrive in our culture of excellence, supported by a team that embodies our core value of contagious energy—work hard, be nice, and have fun! By joining our family, you'll play a significant role in building and improving the communities around us, all while working in an environment that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. Our team’s efforts lead to $3 billion in project awards annually. Are you ready to make a difference with your marketing expertise? We're excited to meet you!

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Proposal Management: Read, review, analyze, and interpret all requirements and objectives of solicitations (e.g., RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, ITNs). Manage proposals from start to finish, including facilitating meetings and assigning tasks to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) while managing within the deliverable timeline.
• Content Creation: Prepare and compile responsive and successful proposals/deliverables, including planning, design, compilation, and production of responses to solicitations and subsequent presentations. Produce concise yet persuasive responses to solicitations, including copywriting and formatting. Critically edit and proof content, including content prepared by others.
• Graphic Design: Translate technical processes and other complex information as needed into graphical representations (e.g., flow charts and diagrams) and create visually appealing proposals, presentations, and other documents.
• Production Oversight: Perform in‑house production of solicitations and other deliverables as needed; oversee vendor production when needed. Ensure deliverables are submitted on time and maintain documentation providing proof of submission.
• Presentation Management: Manage presentations, including content and slide creation, working with outside vendors (e.g., animation studios), coaching the presentation team, and operating marketing equipment during presentations.
• Collaboration: Provide support to other team members for deliverables as needed, including gathering information, preparing resumes/fact sheets, editing, proofing, and production. Collaborate with the pursuit team leadership and other business leaders on pursuits, pursuit process, and business development needs. Collaborate with the data analyst to organize, update, and maintain the database and marketing materials, including project lists, reference lists, reference letters, and personnel resumes.
• Adherence to Standards: Adhere to company brand standards.
• Additional Duties: Perform all other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• 5‑7 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the AEC industry, with a bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications.
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Keynote.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. A detail‑oriented individual with persuasive writing and editing capabilities who thrives under pressure and meets deadlines with positivity. An innovative thinker who embraces challenges and change.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends to meet project deadlines.
• A team player who values relationships, enjoys mentoring, and contributes to a fun and supportive work environment.

JOB TITLE: PURSUITS SPECIALIST

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: MANAGER, PURSUITS

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.