Senior Proposal Coordinator

光升; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Proposal Coordinator to enhance their proposal development process. This role involves coordinating proposal inputs, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and leading a team to produce high-quality proposals. You will have the opportunity to mentor others and influence the proposal strategy while working in a dynamic environment. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for effective communication and project management, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on exciting projects in the electric power industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in proposal coordination or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, especially in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the proposal development process and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with teams to gather necessary documentation for proposals.
• Lead internal meetings and manage proposal timelines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

SharePoint

Visio

Job description

General Description

The Senior Proposal Coordinator is an integral part of our proposal development process, entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the security and integrity of all proposal documentation. This role involves coordinating the internal proposal process, reviewing all proposal inputs, and directing the production of the final proposal.

As a Senior Proposal Coordinator, you will work in close collaboration with the proposal team, ensuring that all internal and external requirements are met, from the receipt of inquiry through to contract award. This position holds the overall responsibility for adherence to the QISG’s proposal process, ensuring that our high standards are maintained.

In addition to the duties typically assigned to a Proposal Coordinator, the Senior Proposal Coordinator role comes with enhanced responsibilities. These include a more in-depth workload, potential leadership opportunities within the group, offering the chance to guide, mentor, and influence the direction of our proposal process.

Duties

• Prepares and submits documentation to set-up internal proposal number.
• Performs a detailed review of the inquiry to interpret the scope of work and associated deliverables.
• Develops the proposal matrix and schedule, adhering to the guidelines set forth in the Company’s proposal process guidelines.
• Establishes the electronic file structure, archive, and back-up capability and procedures for all proposal materials on the Company’s server system.
• Establishes and documents electronic proposal file access and tracking protocols for ensuring the security and integrity of all proposal documentation.
• Schedules, organizes, and leads internal proposal kick-off meetings with assigned Technical Proposal Lead and identified team.
• Liaises with commercial and technical teams, as well as other departments across multiple business segments and offices, to request documentation required for proposal/prequalification submittals (rate sheets, contract, schedule, safety, quality, etc.).
• Establishes the format of the proposal to reflect the Client's requirements and the Company’s agreed proposal win strategy.
• Coordinates the preparation of the proposal on a day-to-day basis and holds regular progress meetings with the proposal team, all while ensuring adherence to the established proposal matrix and schedule.
• Identifies key problem areas during the proposal development and reviews problems and recommended solutions with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensures that the proposal is fully compliant with the Client’s requirements. Where this is not possible, identify alternatives and possible solutions.
• Ensures that scope of services is fully defined in the proposal write-up and that the words are consistent with the basis of the estimate as prepared by the Technical Proposal Lead.
• Coordinates the internal flow and review of all proposal inputs and outputs while ensuring the appropriate personnel review and approval levels (complying with Company’s Delegation of Authority) are in place prior to submitting the proposal.
• Acts as a point of contact with Client, coordinating with sales and other commercial team members, on all formal matters relating to assigned proposals.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Experience and Education

• Associate’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications, Journalism, English or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant experience (construction industry, giving exposure to EPC projects in the electric power and water/wastewater).
• Knowledge and skills in bid preparation, specifically in the electric power industry.

Skills

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, the ability to plan and manage work in an efficient manner, and the ability to work well under stress and time pressure.
• Highly motivated, well organized, resourceful and proactive with a tenacious and empowering team-oriented style.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving experience with the ability to multi-task and apply a structured approach to complex situations.
• Ability to work irregular schedule and long hours required to meet required deadlines.

Travel Requirements

• Travel: Yes
• Percent of Time: 10%