Senior Proposal Lead – Construction Bids & Presentations

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith Construction Group in Sanford, FL seeks a Sr. Proposal Specialist with 5+ years of proposal writing experience, preferably in construction.

The role reports to the Proposal Production Manager and focuses on commercial and water treatment plant projects. You will lead all phases of proposal preparation—from writing and production to distribution—supervising coordinators, coordinating materials, and presenting at client forums in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years directly related experience in management and development of proposals.
• Construction industry experience is highly desired.
• Experience leading large proposal/bid efforts ($40M+).
• Experience leading proposal efforts for cooperative agreements, JVs and contracts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to write, proofread, and edit proposal and presentation content.
• Experience in preparing and coaching teams to deliver formal interviews and presentations.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Proposal Production Manager, you will coordinate to compile and track materials for proposals per deadlines, ensuring that client's request for proposals is fully met and follow the project through its complete lifecycle.
• Assembling proposal documents in various software formats, and working with others assembling proposal, presentation and marketing documents
• Write and edit project summaries, resumes of project personnel, and other supporting information.
• Ensure that the proposal material being presented is consistent with the requirements of the bid or of the potential client and is consistent with corporate branding rules and best practices.
• Proofread, edit, and standardize proposal text for proper grammar, spelling, comprehension, and style.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the project library at proposal, build and post-construction stages.
• Attend project milestone events for assigned projects.
• Attend and present at client selection forums.
• Award submission production and submissions
• Supervision of work product of Proposal Coordinators and Proposal Assistants as needed.
• General marketing and communication tasks will be assigned as needed.
• Some travel and overtime may be required.

Skills

Proposal management

Written and verbal communication

Team leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Marketing/Communications/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Wharton-Smith Construction Group in Sanford, FL seeks a Sr. Proposal Specialist with 5+ years of proposal writing experience, preferably in construction.

The role reports to the Proposal Production Manager and focuses on commercial and water treatment plant projects. You will lead all phases of proposal preparation—from writing and production to distribution—supervising coordinators, coordinating materials, and presenting at client forums in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.