Pursuits Specialist

James G. Davis Construction Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

DAVIS Construction seeks a Pursuits Specialist to support the project procurement process and pursue new business. You will develop, coordinate, and write multidisciplinary proposals, ensuring brand standards are maintained across all materials and coordinating with Market Sector groups.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, content creation, and compliance with procurement requirements, with a base salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing or Construction related field, or equivalent experience
• At least five (5) years of previous; minimum of two (2) years of which should be specifically with proposal and presentation development responsibilities
• Experience with private + public sector proposal processes and GSA forms
• Strong technical writing, editing and proofreading experience
• Expert organizational and time management skills to coordinate projects and people, prioritize and track multiple projects
• Proficiency with MS Office and presentation programs like Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to write creatively and tailor messages to different audiences
• Knowledge of A/E/C industry dynamics and touchpoints
• Certifications such as APMP and LEED are a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit multidisciplinary and collaborative proposals to private and public sector clients
• Coordinate proposal responses and team assignments; support proposal development and writing
• Write and edit proposal narratives; serve as proposal liaison to Market Sector groups
• Champion and maintain DAVIS brand standards across all materials
• Lead template creation, checklists, and boilerplate documents to support proposal development
• Provide strategic guidance during the proposal and presentation process
• Ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements
• Maintain and update project descriptions, resumes, and certifications for proposals

Skills

Proposal development

Technical writing

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

SUMMARY

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 + 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; minimum of two (2) years of which should be specifically with proposal and presentation development related responsibilities
• Must have a demonstrated high level of experience and understanding of private + 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 + experience using MS office suite, various graphics and presentation programs (i.e. 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 collaboration 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 FOR THE ROLE

• Autonomy + Accountability Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and services
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• 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 groupContributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning
• 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

The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is $80,000.00 - $105,000.00

DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life.

• 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family)
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability benefits
• an annual contribution to your HSA
• annual incentive bonus
• paid time off + annual holidays
• financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP)
• FSAs
• fertility and family-forming assistance
• continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• on-site fitness center
• parental leave
• eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities

Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility.

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.

At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced.

Join us at DAVIS to build a career that is innovative, connected and balanced.

Founded in 1966, DAVIS Construction is a general contractor in the Midatlantic region, building over one billion dollars' worth of construction a year, including some of the region's most complex and notable projects, across 11 diverse market sectors. Consistently ranked as an industry leader both nationally and locally, DAVIS has been recognized for 18 consecutive years as one of the area's Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal.