Senior Proposal & Content Strategist (A/E/C)

Colliers Engineering & Design; New Jersey; On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Proposal Specialist to lead high-stakes proposals from its New Jersey offices. The role drives business development, mentors teams, and partners with firm leadership to win new projects.

You will own pursuits, craft persuasive narratives, and ensure branding consistency across materials, while advancing go/no-go strategies and market intelligence efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 4+ years of progressive marketing experience in the A/E/C or professional services industry.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts into client-focused narratives.
• Demonstrated expertise as a solid contributor with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with CRM/database platforms (Unanet or similar).
• Portfolio demonstrating successful proposals or marketing campaigns.
• Professional involvement in industry organizations (SMPS, AIA, ACEC, AGC, ULI); CPSM designation a plus.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of marketing and business development principles, proposal workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable under shifting priorities.
• Proactive and resourceful approach. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written communication and project management skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of proposals, qualifications, SF330s, and presentations for standard and high-priority pursuits.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure accurate and persuasive proposal content.
• Lead creation and continuous improvement of marketing collateral and materials including resumes, project sheets, case studies, qualifications, pursuit graphics, and award submissions.
• Write and edit project narratives, staff bios/resumes, and cover letters tailored to client requirements and differentiated from competitors.
• Ensure consistency in branding across all materials.
• Serve as a strategic resource and asset to project teams, providing marketing expertise and guidance.
• Drive process improvements to enhance proposal quality, efficiency, and win rates.
• Conduct market intelligence research and competitive analysis to help inform go/no-go decisions and win strategies as required.
• Manage and update opportunity tracking in CRM/Unanet and maintain marketing databases as required.

Skills

Proposal writing

Project management

Marketing strategy

CRM systems

Editing/writing

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Marketing degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Proposal Specialist to lead high-stakes proposals from its New Jersey offices. The role drives business development, mentors teams, and partners with firm leadership to win new projects.

You will own pursuits, craft persuasive narratives, and ensure branding consistency across materials, while advancing go/no-go strategies and market intelligence efforts.