Senior Marketing & Proposal Coordinator

Burgess & Niple; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple seeks a Senior Marketing & Proposal Coordinator to blend proposal development with broader marketing duties for a growing team.

You will support marketing and pursuit efforts, build relationships with technical staff and leadership, and manage competing priorities to keep both day-to-day execution and growth initiatives moving forward.

The role emphasizes coordinating with regional offices and sub-consultants to create strong submittals and win themes that advance firm objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proposal management and writing experience in the AEC industry.
• Strong editing and ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Experience supporting business development and client relationship initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage proposals, presentations, and qualification statements for regional offices, coordinating technical and graphic staff as well as outside sub-consultants
• Develop and integrate key messages and win themes into all submittals
• Support the marketing director and regional business leaders with business development, client research, and new client development initiatives
• Develop and maintain firm qualifications materials for key pursuits and track marketing activity logs and reports
• Coordinate promotional activities, advertising, public relations, and conference and event participation for the region
• Maintain and drive business development conversations using CRM dashboards to indicate active pipeline, opportunities, and target clients
• Represent regional interests as part of the corporate proposal management group

Skills

Proposal management

Writing

Marketing

Editing

Client relations

InDesign

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Comm/English

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Suite

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our team as a Senior Marketing & Proposal Coordinator and take on a role that spans both proposal development and broader marketing responsibilities. You’ll support marketing and pursuit efforts to advance a team that is rapidly growing and support an evolving market. Build strong relationships with technical staff and leadership, manage competing priorities, and help keep both day-to-day execution and larger growth initiatives moving forward.

What You’ll Do

• Create and manage proposals, presentations, and qualification statements for regional offices, coordinating technical and graphic staff as well as outside sub-consultants
• Develop and integrate key messages and win themes into all submittals
• Support the marketing director and regional business leaders with business development, client research, and new client development initiatives
• Develop and maintain firm qualifications materials for key pursuits and track marketing activity logs and reports
• Coordinate promotional activities, advertising, public relations, and conference and event participation for the region
• Maintain and drive business development conversations using CRM dashboards to indicate active pipeline, opportunities, and target clients
• Represent regional interests as part of the corporate proposal management group

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field
• 5+ years of proposal management and writing experience in the AEC industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex proposals with multiple contributors and tight deadlines
• Strong command of English grammar, editing, and the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively
• Experience supporting business development and client relationship initiatives
• Proficiency in InDesign and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Adobe Suite a plus
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. to view our Equal Employment Opportunity &affirmative Action Policy Statement.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees.