Pursuits Specialist

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

HSA contributions

401(k) / Roth

Paid time off

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS) seeks a Pursuits Specialist to support project procurement and pursue new business.

You will develop and submit multidisciplinary proposals to private and public sector clients, coordinating responses and leading team assignments while writing and editing narratives that align with DAVIS’ brand standards. Successful candidates will have strong technical writing skills, experience with GSA proposals, and the ability to manage multiple projects to meet tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing or Construction related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with proposal and presentation development; minimum 2 years in related responsibilities; understanding of private + public sector proposals.
• Strong technical writing, editing and proofreading experience.
• Experience with GSA proposal forms and government proposals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite; strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit multidisciplinary 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 liaison to Market Sector groups and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Proposal development

Technical writing

GSA/proposal forms

MS Office / Adobe CS

Time management

Audience-tailored writing

Industry knowledge (A/E/C)

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

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 andsubmittingmultidisciplinary 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 +maintainDAVIS’ 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 ofprevious; minimum of two (2) years of which should be specifically withproposal and presentation development related responsibilities; must have a demonstratedhigh levelof experience and understanding of private + public sector proposal process
• Strong technical writing,editingand 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 trackmultiple projects simultaneously, and meet critical deadlines
• Expert skill level + experience using MS office suite, variousgraphicsand 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, itsdynamicsand 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:Maintainsand 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 andsubmitproposals
• Template Management: Creates templates, checklists, and boilerplate documents to support proposal development
• Brand Standards: Champions andmaintainsDAVIS’ 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 andpossibly otherson the team
• Business Impact
• Impactsown team, adjacent teams, and potentially across the company
• Decisions are made with minimal guidance and may affect the success of the department / revenue group
• Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning
• Talent Development
• Serves asalead for the team, leading small projects
• May have formal supervisory responsibilities
• Providessubject 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 toidentifyand 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 andmaintainingstrong partnerships through leadership, creativesolutionsand hard work

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

_ The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

_ 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.