Pursuits Specialist

James G. Davis Construction Corp.; Headquarters (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health care plan

Annual incentive bonus

401(k) and Roth options

Employee Assistance Program

On-site fitness center

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction Corp. is seeking a Pursuits Specialist to provide essential support for project procurement and new business pursuits. Responsibilities include developing collaborative proposals for private and public clients, coordinating responses, and serving as a liaison. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience in proposal and presentation development.

The ideal applicant will have strong technical writing skills and experience with GSA proposal forms. The position offers a competitive salary range from $80,000 to $105,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience with GSA proposal forms and government proposal preparation.
• Expert organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal development and writing.
• Coordinate proposal response and team assignments.
• Ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Proposal development

Creative writing

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

SUMMARY

At DAVIS, the Pursuits Specialist provides critical support for the project procurement process and pursuit of new business. Daily responsibilities include developing and submitting multidisciplinary and collaborative proposals to a wide range of private and public sector clients. Coordinates proposal response and team assignments; supports proposal development and writing; writes and edits proposal narratives; and serves as proposal liaison to all Market Sector groups. Must champion and maintain DAVIS’ brand standards across the board.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing or Construction related field, or equivalent experience
• At least five (5) years of previous experience, with a minimum of two (2) years specifically with proposal and presentation development related responsibilities
• Demonstrated high level of experience and understanding of private and public sector proposal process
• Strong technical writing, editing and proof‑reading experience
• Strong experience level with GSA proposal forms and other technical government proposal preparation
• Expert organizational and time management skills to coordinate projects and people, prioritize and track multiple projects simultaneously, and meet critical deadlines
• Expert skill level and experience using MS Office suite, various graphics and presentation programs (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong ability to write creatively and to appeal appropriately to each audience with each message
• Strong understanding of A / E / C industry, its dynamics and touchpoints
• Related certifications a plus (APMP and / or LEED accredited)

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Proposal Development: Manages the development of multiple proposals, including response production, layout, and final delivery
• Strategic Guidance: Provides strategic guidance and coaching throughout the proposal and presentation process
• Content Creation: Writes, edits, and proofreads comprehensive narrative and proposal materials
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements
• Data Management: Maintains and updates project descriptions, employee resumes, and certifications
• Presentation Formatting: Leads presentation formatting and content development specific to each proposal
• Collaboration: Supports and collaborates with Market Sectors and key DAVIS stakeholders to formulate and submit proposals
• Template Management: Creates templates, checklists, and boilerplate documents to support proposal development
• Brand Standards: Champions and maintains DAVIS’ brand standards across all materials
• Industry Knowledge: Stays current with DAVIS projects, potential projects, staffing, services, differentiators, experience, personnel information, and history

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Autonomy + Accountability: Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and services; works independently; accountable for own work and possibly others on the team
• Business Impact: Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and potentially across the company; decisions are made with minimal guidance and may affect the success of the department / revenue group
• Talent Development: Serves as a lead for the team, leading small projects; may have formal supervisory responsibilities; provides subject matter guidance to team members with less experience
• Problem Solving + Resiliency: Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures; gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

DAVIS CORE VALUES

• TRUST
• Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations
• Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging
• Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions
• Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Base salary range: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00
• Comprehensive benefits: 100% employer‑paid health care plan (including family), life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, annual contribution to HSA, annual incentive bonus, paid time off and annual holidays, 401(k), Roth, ESOP, FSAs, fertility and family‑forming assistance, continuing education, Employee Assistance Program, on‑site fitness center, parental leave
• Eligible employees may receive a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities
• Compensation and benefits information provided as of the date of this posting; may be subject to eligibility and legal changes

EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.