James G Davis Construction Corp

Pursuits Specialist

James G Davis Construction Corp • $80K — $105K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Construction, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of five years of proposal and presentation development experience, two years of which must be in a related field
  • Proficient in technical writing, editing, and proofreading
  • Experience with GSA proposal forms and technical government proposals
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills for project coordination
  • Highly skilled in MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and presentation programs
  • Strong writing ability tailored to various audiences

Responsibilities

  • Manage the development of multiple proposals from production to delivery
  • Provide strategic guidance throughout the proposal and presentation process
  • Write, edit, and proofread narrative and proposal materials
  • Ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements
  • Maintain up-to-date project descriptions, employee resumes, and certifications
  • Lead presentation formatting and content development for proposals
  • Collaborate with Market Sectors and stakeholders to formulate proposals

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health care plan (including family coverage)
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Annual contribution to HSA and annual incentive bonus
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Financial plans including 401(k), Roth, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and on-site fitness center
  • Parental leave and fertility/family-forming assistance
  • Company vehicle or auto allowance for business activities
Full Job Description
SUMMARY:

The Pursuits Specialist provides critical support for the project procurement process and pursuit of new business. Daily responsibilities include developing and submitting multidisciplinary and collaborative proposals to a wide range of private and public sector clients. Coordinates proposal response and team assignments; supports proposal development and writing; writes and edits proposal narratives; and serves as proposal liaison to all Market Sector groups. Must champion + maintain DAVIS' brand standards across the board.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing or Construction related field, or equivalent experience


  • At least five (5) years of previous; minimum of two (2) years of which should be specifically with proposal and presentation development related responsibilities; must have a demonstrated high level of experience and understanding of private + public sector proposal process


  • Strong technical writing, editing and proof-reading experience


  • Strong experience level with GSA proposal forms and other technical government proposal preparation


  • Expert organizational and time management skills to coordinate projects and people, prioritize and track multiple projects simultaneously, and meet critical deadlines


  • Expert skill level + experience using MS office suite, various graphics and presentation programs (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite)


  • Strong ability to write creatively and to appeal appropriately to each audience with each message


  • Strong understanding of A / E / C industry, its dynamics and touchpoints


  • Related certifications a plus (APMP and / or LEED accredited)


TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

  • Proposal Development: Manages the development of multiple proposals, including response production, layout, and final delivery


  • Strategic Guidance: Provides strategic guidance and coaching throughout the proposal and presentation process


  • Content Creation: Writes, edits, and proofreads comprehensive narrative and proposal materials


  • Compliance: Ensuring compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements


  • Data Management: Maintains and updates project descriptions, employee resumes, and certifications


  • Presentation Formatting: Leads presentation formatting and content development specific to each proposal


  • Collaboration: Supports and collaboration with Market Sectors and key DAVIS stakeholders to formulate and submit proposals


  • Template Management: Creates templates, checklists, and boilerplate documents to support proposal development


  • Brand Standards: Champions and maintains DAVIS' brand standards across all materials


  • Industry Knowledge: Stays current with DAVIS projects, potential projects, staffing, services, differentiators, experience, personnel information, and history


CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

  • Autonomy + Accountability


  • Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and services


  • Works independently, receives minimal guidance


  • Accountable for own work and possibly others on the team


  • Business Impact


  • Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and potentially across the company


  • Decisions are made with minimal guidance and may affect the success of the department / revenue group


  • Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning


  • Talent Development


  • Serves as a lead for the team, leading small projects


  • May have formal supervisory responsibilities


  • Provides subject matter guidance to team members with less experience


  • Problem Solving + Resiliency


  • Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures


  • Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent


DAVIS CORE VALUES:

  • TRUST


  • Excellence in Service - Fulfilling our clients' highest expectations


  • Inclusion - Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging


  • Integrity - Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions


  • Building Relationships - Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work


The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is
$80,000.00 - $105,000.00
DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

About James G Davis Construction Corp

James G. Davis Construction Corporation is a construction management and general contracting firm headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The company was founded in 1966 by James G. Davis, who served as its CEO until his death in 2012. The company specializes in commercial, institutional, and government construction projects, and has completed projects in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and transportation. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the Associated Builders and Contractors' National Excellence in Construction Award.
Learn more about James G Davis Construction Corp
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$15 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$300 million
* Ladders Estimates

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