Strategic Proposal Architect for Buildings & Real Estate

SOCOTEC US; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Proposal Writer to support the Buildings & Real Estate practice in Florida. You will develop proposals and cost estimates, coordinate with service line leaders, and ensure proposals reflect SOCOTEC’s technical strengths.

This full-time role combines in-office collaboration (4 days/week) with one remote day, requiring strong writing, project management, and familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint, MS Office, and Adobe InDesign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in proposal writing and estimating.
• Exceptional analytical, creative problem solving and written communication skills.
• Maintain composure and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines while managing multiple proposals.
• Strong organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiar with Microsoft Copilot and Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe InDesign).
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate proposals and estimates under the direction of the Proposal Manager.
• Participate in daily team scrum to review proposal priorities and progress.
• Review assigned proposal requests, assess requirements and identify appropriate team leaders.
• Develop technical proposals based on templates and cost estimates.
• Conduct research and attend meetings with service line leaders to reflect SOCOTEC’s expertise.
• Review proposals and estimates with team leaders and ensure client compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to produce complete proposal packages.
• Coordinate with the Proposal Team Manager to refine templates, narratives, and graphics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Copilot

Adobe InDesign

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Proposal Writer to support the Buildings & Real Estate practice in Florida. You will develop proposals and cost estimates, coordinate with service line leaders, and ensure proposals reflect SOCOTEC’s technical strengths.

This full-time role combines in-office collaboration (4 days/week) with one remote day, requiring strong writing, project management, and familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint, MS Office, and Adobe InDesign.