Gft
Leading architecture, engineering and construction firm delivering transportation, water, power & buildings solutions.
Lead and manage winning proposals for Florida transportation and construction projects.
1 days ago
$75,000 - $105,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Miami, FL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Enterprise AI
Data Transformation
Platform Modernization
Cloud Migration
Digital Banking
Fintech Solutions
AI‑Driven Customer Service
High‑Performance Computing
Sector Specialisms
Banking
Insurance
Manufacturing
Retail Banking
Capital Markets
Asset Management
Virtual Banking
Insurance Life Health
Role
Description
ai tools
proposal development
crm tracking
client research
team coordination
capture management
- Partner with graphic designers to develop custom visuals and infographics that reinforce win themes.
- Prepare client meeting materials, capabilities briefings, and targeted marketing collateral.
- Coordinate and prepare interview teams, including scheduling, content preparation, and rehearsals.
- Use approved AI tools for writing, research, and proposal efficiency; collaborate with leadership on new use cases.
- Support Tier I client management activities in collaboration with BD Client Service Leaders; serve as BD Partner for Tier II/III clients.
- Mentor junior BD staff, providing feedback and coaching to support their professional growth.
- Develop client-focused proposal sections including cover letters, executive summaries, personnel bios, project descriptions, firm overviews, and subconsultant qualifications.
- Manage communications, delegate tasks, and monitor progress to ensure deadlines are met.
- Participate in or lead working groups focused on improving BD systems, processes, and tools.
- Collaborate with BD leadership to ensure consistent implementation of best practices.
- Track all opportunities and deliverables in CRM.
- Edit technical approaches for narrative clarity, structure, and alignment with visual messaging.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values quality, consistency, and best practices.
- Lead standard- and strategic-level pursuits, driving capture kick-offs, follow-up meetings, and early positioning discussions.
- Determine resource needs for assigned pursuits.
- Analyze SOQs/RFPs to prepare compliance matrices, schedules, and outlines.
- Lead complex proposals from initial request to final submission, including alternative delivery pursuits.
- Draft pre-RFP content to support strategic positioning.
- Conduct research into clients, competitors, and markets to inform win themes and pursuit strategies.
- Conduct client research (contract awards, budgets, press coverage, events) to inform pursuit strategies.
- Facilitate and participate in kick-off meetings, milestone reviews, and client debriefs.
Requirements
5+ years
aec
proposal
leadership
microsoft office
indesign
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the AEC industry managing proposal lifecycles, preferably with Florida transportation clients.
- Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and produce high-quality, winning proposals and interviews.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools; experience with Adobe InDesign preferred.
Benefits
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- criminal background check required for all hires.
Company
Overview
Top 500 Design Firm
Ranked in ENR's Top 500
Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.
130+ Offices
National Presence
Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.
- Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
- Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
- Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
- Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
- An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.
Culture + Values
- Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
- Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
- Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
- Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
- Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”
Environment + Sustainability
2025 Target
Climate Neutrality
Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.
50% Reduction
Emissions Target
Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.
10% Drop
Emissions Fall
Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.
Rating B
Climate Performance
Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.
- Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
- Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
- Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.
Inclusion & Diversity
77 Graduates Expanded
WomenTech Mentoring Programme
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.
3 Editions in 2022
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.
77 Graduates
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.
- Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
- Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.