Accountabilities:
As a Senior Proposal Coordinator, you will manage standard proposal development, support strategic submissions, and ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of proposal materials. Your key responsibilities will include:
- - Lead the development of standard submittals, ensuring content aligns with RFP requirements, client expectations, and internal standards.
- - Organize and facilitate proposal kickoff meetings, review sessions, and quality control meetings to keep contributors aligned throughout the submission process.
- - Serve as the primary point of contact for standard proposal efforts, coordinating with internal teams and external partners as needed.
- - Partner with the Proposal Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute complex, high-value, and strategic proposals.
- - Coordinate the timely collection of resumes, project descriptions, forms, administrative documents, and other required materials for proposal submissions.
- - Manage day-to-day proposal logistics, version control, and document organization across collaborative platforms.
- - Draft, edit, and refine technical and marketing content, including employee resumes, project descriptions, executive summaries, and standard responses.
- - Maintain and improve a library of reusable proposal content, including resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate responses.
- - Ensure proposal content accurately reflects organizational capabilities, project experience, and achievements while adhering to branding guidelines.
- - Collaborate with technical specialists, proposal staff, and leadership to gather accurate information and align submissions with project strategies.
- - Review proposals for completeness, accuracy, compliance, consistency, and adherence to industry and branding standards.
- - Develop and manage proposal schedules, monitor progress, coordinate contributors, and ensure all deadlines are met.
- - Identify opportunities to improve proposal workflows, templates, and tools to increase efficiency, consistency, and overall effectiveness.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate combines proposal coordination experience with excellent writing skills, strong organizational capabilities, and familiarity with the AEC industry. The following qualifications and skills are required or preferred:
- - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- - 3–5 years of experience in proposal coordination, preferably within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
- - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- - Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign.
- - Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
- - Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- - Proven ability to manage multiple proposals and competing priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- - Ability to coordinate cross-functional contributors and maintain effective communication throughout the proposal development process.
- - Strong document management, scheduling, and quality assurance capabilities.
- - Experience with proposal management tools and CRM software, such as Deltek Vantagepoint, is preferred.
- - Familiarity with federal, state, and local government procurement processes and compliance requirements is an advantage.
- - Knowledge of AEC terminology, industry processes, and standards is preferred.
- - Creative design skills and the ability to produce visually polished proposal materials are beneficial.
- - Persuasive writing skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly and compellingly are preferred.
Benefits:
- - Competitive compensation package aligned with skills and experience.
- - Night differential pay to increase earning potential.
- - Comprehensive HMO healthcare coverage, including coverage for one dependent at no cost starting on the first day.
- - Permanent work-from-home arrangement supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
- - Employee referral program with incentives.
- - 20 days of annual leave.
- - Team activities and events that encourage collaboration and engagement.
- - Opportunities to build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
- - Participation in client engagement initiatives to broaden professional experience and industry exposure.