Senior Proposal Writer/ Proposal Specialist Boston

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a Senior Proposal Writer in Charlestown, MA to support a national proposals team. The role requires in-office work at least four days per week with one day remote and a focus on building envelope, sustainability, energy efficiency, and code advisory proposals for public-sector clients.

You will coordinate RFP responses, work with service line leaders, and ensure high-quality, compliant packages tailored to regional procurement practices in Massachusetts and New England.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in proposal writing, estimating, and qualifications preparation.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, or consulting with public-sector exposure is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while coordinating multiple proposals.
• In-office collaboration with technical leaders across disciplines is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; proficiency in Adobe InDesign and MS Office.
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate RFP responses and qualifications packages.
• Coordinate with service line leaders to define scope, fees, and timelines.
• Prepare technical proposals tailored to public-sector procurement requirements.
• Research, gather information, and participate in meetings to reflect SOCOTEC's strengths.
• Ensure proposals comply with client requirements and regional practices.
• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to produce complete packages and maintain data in CRM (Deltek).

Skills

Proposal writing

Public-sector experience

Adobe InDesign

Deltek Vantagepoint

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Related Field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job 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 Charlestown, MA 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 Massachusetts and New England
• 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 (Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts/New England 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.

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

Benefits may vary by eligibility and location.

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.

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.

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