Senior Proposal Writer

Overview

Develop and manage public-sector proposal packages for SOCOTEC's building services.

Key Responsibilities

• client liaison
• proposal development
• crm management
• quality review
• technical proposal
• procurement knowledge

Tasks

-Serve as a liaison with local clients and prospects to obtain clarifications, confirm proposal receipt, and support relationship-building efforts. -Maintain familiarity with regional procurement practices (Massachusetts towns, state agencies, and institutions) to strengthen responsiveness and positioning. -Developing proposals for public-sector and municipal clients -Coordinate with the Proposal Team Manager to refine templates, narratives, and graphics based on client needs and regional feedback. -Collaborate with internal Legal and Finance teams to produce complete packages. -Review assigned qualification and proposal requests, assess requirements, and identify appropriate service line leaders to provide input on scope and fees. -Participate in daily team scrum to review proposal priorities and progress. -Provide quality control review of proposals prepared by other team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery. -Develop technical proposals and qualifications packages tailored to public-sector procurement requirements and local client expectations. -Serving as an in-office resource for multiple service line leaders -Collect, enter, and maintain client and project data in our CRM platform (Deltek). -Review proposals and estimates with technical team leaders; update according to their input and ensure compliance with client requirements. -Conduct research, gather information, and attend meetings with service line leaders to ensure proposals reflect SOCOTEC’s expertise and competitive advantages. -Strengthening SOCOTEC’s relationships with local towns, agencies, and institutions throughout Massachusetts and New England

Requirements

• bachelor's
• deltek
• adobe
• microsoft
• 3-5 years
• organizational

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree required; experience in architecture, engineering, or related field desirable. -Comfortable collaborating in-office with technical leaders across multiple disciplines. -Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint desirable. -Exceptional organizational and written communication skills, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail. -Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). -Established knowledge of Massachusetts/New England municipalities, state agencies, and public-sector procurement processes strongly preferred. -Ability to manage competing deadlines while juggling multiple proposals. -Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in proposal writing, estimating, and qualifications preparation, preferably within an architecture, engineering, or consulting firm with public-sector experience.

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About Socotec

-SOCOTEC is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, founded in 1953 and headquartered in France. -The company specializes in ensuring the integrity of assets and safety of people across various industries, with a strong focus on construction and infrastructure sectors. -SOCOTEC operates in 27 countries across five continents, serving over 250,000 clients worldwide. -The group reached €1 billion in revenue in 2021, doubling its size in five years, with 50% of turnover coming from international operations. -SOCOTEC's services include technical verification, geotechnical engineering, environmental safety, and training programs throughout the project lifecycle. -The company has completed numerous acquisitions to expand its global footprint, including recent strategic purchases in the UK and US markets. -SOCOTEC aims to achieve a turnover of €2.4 billion by 2028, with 60% expected to come from international activities. -The company provides specialized services such as LEED certification consulting, sustainable project certifications, and interior wellness planning. -SOCOTEC has worked on high-profile projects like The Discovery Channel Headquarters in New York (WELL Platinum certified) and 1 Vanderbilt Office Tower (WELL Core Platinum certified). -The group's expertise extends to emerging areas such as renewable and decarbonized energies, reflecting its adaptation to evolving industry needs.

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