Senior Proposal Writer/ Proposal Specialist

SOCOTEC US; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Professional development

Résumé du poste

SOCOTEC US, a leading engineering consulting firm in New York, seeks a Senior Proposal Writer to join our national proposals team. The role requires coordinating RFP responses, developing technical proposals, and aligning with service line leaders to address public-sector requirements.

This full-time position favors in-office work four days per week with up to one remote day, and involves CRM data management, collaboration with Legal and Finance, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proposal writing experience in AEC or similar sector.
• Knowledge of NY municipalities and public-sector procurement preferred.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals with deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree; architecture/engineering background desirable.

Responsabilités

• Develop proposals for public-sector and municipal clients.
• Coordinate RFP responses and input from service lines.
• Maintain familiarity with regional procurement practices.
• Quality control of proposals for accuracy and compliance.
• Enter client and project data in CRM (Deltek).
• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to finalize packages.

Connaissances

Proposal writing

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder coordination

In-office collaboration

Deadline management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vantagepoint

Description du poste

Company Description

SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Proposal Writer in New York, NY to join our national proposals team. This is a full-time role with the expectation that a minimum of 4 days per week are in-office, with up to one day per week remote.

This role will be integral to supporting SOCOTEC’s specialized building envelope, sustainability, energy efficiency, code advisory, commissioning and fire/life safety practices, with a specific focus on:

• Developing proposals for public-sector and municipal clients
• Strengthening SOCOTEC’s relationships with local towns, agencies, and institutions throughout New York
• Serving as an in-office resource for multiple service line leaders

The Senior Proposal Writer will develop and coordinate request for proposal response packages in InDesign, proposal documents, and estimates under the direction of the Proposal Team Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in daily team scrum to review proposal priorities and progress.
• Review assigned qualification and proposal requests, assess requirements, and identify appropriate service line leaders to provide input on scope and fees.
• Develop technical proposals and qualifications packages tailored to public-sector procurement requirements and local client expectations.
• Conduct research, gather information, and attend meetings with service line leaders to ensure proposals reflect SOCOTEC’s expertise and competitive advantages.
• Maintain familiarity with regional procurement practices (towns, state agencies, and institutions) to strengthen responsiveness and positioning.
• Review proposals and estimates with technical team leaders; update according to their input and ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Collaborate with internal Legal and Finance teams to produce complete packages.
• Provide quality control review of proposals prepared by other team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Serve as a liaison with local clients and prospects to obtain clarifications, confirm proposal receipt, and support relationship-building efforts.
• Collect, enter, and maintain client and project data in our CRM platform (Deltek).
• Coordinate with the Proposal Team Manager to refine templates, narratives, and graphics based on client needs and regional feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in proposal writing, estimating, and qualifications preparation, preferably within an architecture, engineering, or consulting firm with public-sector experience.
• Established knowledge of New York municipalities, state agencies, and public-sector procurement processes strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and written communication skills, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while juggling multiple proposals.
• Comfortable collaborating in-office with technical leaders across multiple disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in architecture, engineering, or related field desirable.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint desirable.

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); paid vacation; holidays; and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits may vary by eligibility and location.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• paid vacation
• holidays
• opportunities for professional development

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time, four days per week in-office and up to one day per week remote.

Salary: $80k - $100k

Travel: Limited local or regional travel may be requested for proposal meetings, interviews, or business development support.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.