Strategic Proposals Lead

Alta E&I; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career mobility

Multi-disciplinary exposure

Paid certifications

Culture of belonging

Visible impact

Salary + bonuses

Health/dental/vision

401(k) match

Career development

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Alta E&I is seeking a Project & Proposal Coordinator to join our Arizona-based team. You will work with engineers, geologists, project managers, and technical staff to help win projects across geotechnical, environmental, and civil disciplines in Arizona.

You'll coordinate proposals from opportunity through submission, manage schedules, gather scopes and pricing, and communicate with clients. This entry-level to early-career role offers hands-on training, exposure to multiple engineering

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience coordinating proposals, marketing, or administrative support in the engineering, architecture, construction, or professional services industry preferred.
• Experience responding to public agency RFQs/RFPs is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of proposals for geotechnical, construction materials testing, survey, civil engineering, environmental, and multidisciplinary projects.
• Monitor estimating inboxes, bid forums, and client procurement portals for new opportunities, deadlines, and project updates.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, geologists, and technical staff to gather project scopes, pricing, schedules, and supporting information.
• Help coordinate project pursuits from the initial opportunity through proposal submission, client follow-up, contract execution, and project handoff.
• Communicate with clients regarding proposals, pending approvals, requested information, and next steps.
• Edit, organize, and assemble professional proposal documents that reflect Alta's quality and brand.
• Maintain proposal schedules, opportunity trackers, estimating communications, and internal deadlines.
• Organize proposal templates, project descriptions, staff resumes, certifications, and marketing materials.
• Support the Marketing and Business Development teams with proposal coordination, pursuit tracking, and process improvements.
• Build relationships across multiple technical disciplines while learning how engineering consulting projects are developed and awarded.

Skills

Proposal coordination

Administrative support

RFQ/RFP response experience

Education

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

Job description

Alta E&I is seeking a Project & Proposal Coordinator to join our Arizona-based team. You will work with engineers, geologists, project managers, and technical staff to help win projects across geotechnical, environmental, and civil disciplines in Arizona.

You'll coordinate proposals from opportunity through submission, manage schedules, gather scopes and pricing, and communicate with clients. This entry-level to early-career role offers hands-on training, exposure to multiple engineering