Pursuits Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) and ESOP

Fertility and family-forming support

Continuing education

Parental leave

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction Corporation is seeking a Pursuits Specialist to support project procurement and new business pursuit.

You will develop and submit multidisciplinary proposals, coordinate responses, and write/edit narratives while upholding the DAVIS brand across all materials. The role requires a Bachelor’s in English/Marketing/Construction, 5+ years in proposal work (2+ in development), and strong command of MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing or Construction related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of experience, with two+ years in proposal and presentation development.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills for private and public sector proposals.
• Experience with GSA forms and government proposal preparation.
• Excellent organizational and time management to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office and presentation tools; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to write creatively for different audiences; knowledge of A/E/C industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit multidisciplinary proposals and manage response production.
• Coordinate proposal responses and team assignments; support development and writing.
• Write, edit, and proofread comprehensive narratives and materials.
• Ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements and maintain branding standards.
• Manage project descriptions, resumes, and certifications data; template creation.
• Lead presentation formatting and content development for each proposal.
• Collaborate with market sectors and stakeholders to craft submissions.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Project coordination

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Deadline management

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Marketing/Construction

Tools

GSA proposal forms

Job description

## Pursuits SpecialistApplylocations: Headquarters - Rockville, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100928***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 group* Contributes 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***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.***