Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Communications, or a related field.
Seven or more years of proposal management experience, preferably in heavy civil or construction.
Demonstrated experience in persuasive writing and basic graphic design.
Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to develop compelling content and messaging.
Skilled in conducting interviews with technical professionals.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.
Responsibilities
Schedule and lead proposal kickoff meetings and win strategy sessions to define roles and timelines.
Collaborate with project managers and engineers to gather project-specific information for proposals.
Organize proposal content to ensure compliance with client requirements.
Write, edit, and proofread proposal sections for clarity and accuracy.
Coordinate proposal review meetings and track action items to meet deadlines.
Create and maintain a proposal library of templates and graphics.
Support the pursuit group during the post-bid clarification and negotiation process.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment in a vibrant office location.
Engagement with key industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
Access to Adobe Creative Suite tools for professional design work.
Involvement in strategic proposal development related to heavy civil or construction projects.
Full Job Description
Essential Functions
Proposal Development
Schedule and lead proposal kickoff meetings and win strategy sessions to define roles, responsibilities, timelines, and win themes.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, estimators, and other team members to gather project-specific information.
Collaborate with office leadership to identify key personnel to be named in the proposal and develop resumes.
Organize and format proposal content, ensuring compliance with client requirements.
Write, edit, and proofread proposal sections to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
Coordinate proposal review meetings and track action items to ensure deadlines are met.
Create and maintain a proposal library of templates, boilerplate content, and graphics.
Support pursuit group through the post-bid proposal clarification, BAFO, and negotiation process including attending proposal review meetings, updating proposal contents, narratives, etc.
Research and Analysis
Analyze RFP/RFQ documents, identifying key requirements, deadlines, and evaluation criteria.
Gather and incorporate relevant industry data, statistics, and case studies into proposals.
Graphics and Visuals
Collaborate with graphic designers to create visually appealing proposal elements, including charts, diagrams, and images.
Ensure that proposal visuals align with the overall design and messaging.
Quality Assurance
Conduct thorough quality checks on final proposal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with all RFP requirements.
Address any issues or discrepancies before submission.
Market Strategy
Create market pieces including brochures, presentations, and case studies highlighting the company's strengths and achievements.
Organize and represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Communications, or a related field.
Seven or more years of proposal management experience, preferably in heavy civil or construction
Demonstrated experience in persuasive writing and basic graphic design
Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to develop compelling content and messaging
Skilled in conducting interviews with technical professionals
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign
Working Conditions
Location - This position will work out of our Denver, CO office.
Office environment - extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
