Senior Proposal Coordinator (Marketing) — ESOP-Driven Growth

LJA Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering is seeking a Proposal Coordinator II in the Marketing department to independently manage complex proposals and qualifications packages, serving as a key resource to technical staff and project managers. The role involves pursuit strategy, messaging, and process improvements for competitive bids.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff while contributing to win strategies and content development across pursuits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proposal experience, preferably within the AEC industry.
• Advanced Adobe InDesign proficiency.
• Strong technical editing and content development skills.
• Excellent project management and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Managing RFQs, RFPs, SOQs, and interview presentations from kickoff through submission independently.
• Developing proposal schedules and managing internal review cycles.
• Leading kickoff meetings for routine pursuits.
• Interpreting solicitation requirements and developing detailed compliance plans.
• Writing and editing executive summaries, cover letters, project descriptions, and key proposal content.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subconsultant partners.
• Ensuring proposal quality, compliance, and brand consistency.
• Recommending pursuit messaging and differentiators.
• Mentoring Proposal Coordinator I staff and assisting with onboarding and training.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and content development.
• Supporting workload planning and pursuit prioritization.

Skills

Proposal experience

Adobe InDesign

Editing & content development

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

LJA Engineering is seeking a Proposal Coordinator II in the Marketing department to independently manage complex proposals and qualifications packages, serving as a key resource to technical staff and project managers. The role involves pursuit strategy, messaging, and process improvements for competitive bids.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff while contributing to win strategies and content development across pursuits.