Proposal Specialist

Overview

Manage full proposal lifecycle for large infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and winning.

Key Responsibilities

• proposal writing
• compliance review
• document formatting
• proposal management
• graphics design
• database management

Tasks

-Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Serve as lead writer for various technical and non-technical proposal sections (e.g., project descriptions, qualification summaries, resumes, project approach, etc.) -Analyze and interpret documents (RFQ, RFI, RFP) and requirements to prepare and develop comprehensive response templates (compliance matrix, proposal outlines, schedule) -Make accurate and timely formatting, edits, and revisions to documents and adjust schedule, as required -Lead and facilitate proposal kick-off meetings, milestone color reviews, and recovery periods -Manage and coordinate proposal sections to ensure compliance with client objectives and requirements while ensuring consistency with proposing entity’s strategy and approach -Lead or assist in the production and on-time delivery of proposals (electronic and hard copy) -Assist with maintaining, monitoring, and managing proposal database, files, and systems through appropriate information management systems -Lead proposal and graphics staff and/or partners in developing deliverables -Collaborate with the creative team to conceptualize and integrate compelling graphics to convey proposed solutions -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Collaborate with and interview subject matter experts to secure information for various writing assignments to prepare compliant and compelling written proposal content -Organize and facilitate strategy and storyboarding sessions to incorporate concepts and data into deliverable documents -Lead and deliver quality complex proposals while supporting other ongoing proposal work -Serve as a regional proposal resource working within a team to deliver high-quality, winning proposals -Support and drive development and continuous improvement of best practices and templates, data platforms, and style guides

Requirements

• adobe indesign
• bachelor's degree
• 5+ years
• effective communicator
• detail-oriented
• self-motivated

What You Bring

-Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -Exceptional attention to detail and organization -Effective communicator, with strong writing skills, including ability to write concise, compelling, and compliant technical and non technical content -Proficiency in Adobe InDesign Required Skills -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Ability to work collaboratively with professionals throughout the organization from various backgrounds -Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications, Journalism, English, Liberal Arts, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or equivalent -Self-motivated, with ability to deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment -Comfortable and effective virtual and in-person meeting facilitator -Ability to prioritize, balance, and successfully complete multiple tasks simultaneously -Understand and apply proposal methods and tools, consistently implement standard best practice processes -Regular, reliable attendance -Action-oriented with an ability to take on and solve problems -5+ years of proposal coordination/writing experience in engineering/construction or similar industry

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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