Sr. Proposal Specialist - Water/Wastewater Market

Kiewit; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Sr. Proposal Specialist in the Water/Wastewater market. This senior role involves managing proposal processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with experts to create compelling proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing and a proven track record in proposal management, notably within the water infrastructure sector. Kiewit offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports a diverse workforce dedicated to impactful community projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposals, preferably in water/infrastructure market.
• Strong technical writing with the ability to translate technical content into narratives.
• Proven experience managing the full proposal lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposal processes including development of requirement matrices.
• Ensure proposals are error-free and compliant with client requirements.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold standard operating procedures.

Skills

Technical writing

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS in business, communication, journalism or English

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe InDesign

SharePoint

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Sr. Proposal Specialist - Water/Wastewater Market

Location:

Kansas City, KS, US Omaha, NE, US Dallas, TX, US Phoenix, AZ, US Tampa, FL, US Atlanta, GA, US Virginia Beach, VA, US

Requisition ID:176474

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:KEG Business Development

Department:Business Development & Proposals

Market:Water/Wastewater

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

The Kiewit Energy marketing, creative and proposal team provide get-work services to an array of markets, including power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, industrial, oil and gas, and water/wastewater. Individuals in this department get exposure to a mix of high profile, complex pursuits across North America valued from $5M-$6B. This incredibly profitable, competitive, fun group focuses on winning more work with high-quality, client-focused sales strategies through creative communication techniques. Our rapidly growing team, which includes graphic designers, proposal professionals, writers, digital strategists, marketers, and data analytics brings vast experience, communication expertise, innovative concepts, and best practices to all projects we support across the company.

Location

We are open to locations for this role and would consider fully remote for the right candidate. If remote, candidates would be expected to travel at times.

Responsibilities

• Review RFP, RFI, RFQ and bid/qualifications request documents so that client requirements are clearly understood by the team.
• Manage proposal processes including the development of a requirements matrix, features/benefits/proofs, section directives, oral technical presentations, graphics, storyboard mock-up, reviews, production and delivery.
• Incorporate win themes, discriminators and client-focused messaging into proposals.
• Ensure deliverables are error-free, visually appealing and compliant with all client requirements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to craft compelling, customized proposal sections and presentations.
• Conduct interviews with technical and non-technical team members to gather insights.
• Maintain and update proposal content libraries, including resumes, project profiles and templates.
• Develop templates, style guides and other coordination documents as needed for each proposal, using SharePoint proposal collaboration sites.
• Lead and participate in proposal kick-offs, updates and review sessions to ensure alignment with deadlines and quality expectations.
• Mentor junior team members, offering guidance on best practices and strategic alignment.
• Work effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure proposals reflect the company’s strategic goals.
• Implement and uphold standard operating procedures for proposal development.
• Conduct post-proposal debriefs to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Support marketing projects as needed, such as presentations, marketing collateral, etc.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business, communication, journalism or English (will consider other majors as well).
• At least 5 years of related experience in proposals, preferably in the water, infrastructure or industrial market.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills; ability to translate technical content into compelling narratives.
• Exceptional critical thinking, collaboration and adaptability skills.
• Demonstrated training and experience in formal proposal management processes.
• Proven experience managing the full proposal lifecycle and a track record of results.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio and SharePoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign preferred; experience with Cosential, SmartSheet or similar CRM software is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, dynamic environment.
• Deliver clear, concise and impactful written and verbal communications.
• Strong interviewing and editing/writing skills including thorough knowledge of grammar, spelling and composition as well as oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well with professionals from various backgrounds.
• Ability to deliver quality work that consistently meets requirements and deadlines.
• A focus on teamwork – ability to continually listen, collaborate and communicate among colleagues, internal customers and team partners.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal capabilities.
• Self-directed, organized and self-motivated to accomplish goals.
• Meticulous attention to detail and consistency in work product.

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Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.