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Proposal Specialist
Coffman Engineers
Support proposal writing, marketing, and business development for engineering projects.
11d ago
$75,000 - $90,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
San Diego, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
762 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Construction Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Oil, Gas, Refinery & Petrochemical
Federal
Energy & Utility
Water & Wastewater
Fire Protection Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Communication Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
lead tracking
proposal writing
crm management
corrosion control
project management
client relations
- Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Work hand in hand with the local and companywide marketing team, engineers, various departments, and subconsultants to find and track potential project leads, assess prospective clients’ needs, and evaluate the competitive environment.
- Support the writing and production of qualifications-based proposals describing technically complex concepts in a way that non-technical readers can understand. Each proposal is custom written, working from various InDesign templates. The response could be a single page or 50 pages. It could be a response in SF330 format or an architect’s request for qualifications. Every situation is unique.
- Maintain up to date data in various locations including Coffman’s CRM, marketing database, and more.
- Join and engage with appropriate architecture/engineering/construction (A/E/C) industry organizations, including Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).
- Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
What you bring
adobe indesign
microsoft outlook
b.s. degree
a/e/c marketing
critical thinking
team leader
- Able to work independently, as a team member, and as a team leader.
- Basic understanding of Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualification (RFQ) is a strong preference.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and desktop publishing software preferred. Working knowledge of marketing databases and proposal resources files.
- Strong organizational ability, detail oriented, high degree of accuracy.
- Must be a self-starter who is able to see the big picture and connect the vision of the company with his/her job, be persistent, and follow through in a consistent manner.
- Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
- Knowledge of how to interpret scopes of work, project requirements, and evaluation criteria is a strong preference.
- Basic understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures and basic marketing principles.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- B.S. degree in related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat, working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- You will be a detail focused, schedule driven, multiple hat-wearing, punctuation enforcing marketing professional. You will have an eye for graphic design, a brain for strategic thinking, a passion for collaboration, and a hunger for learning new concepts. Your responsibilities will grow as you grow at Coffman.
- 3 to 7 years of professional A/E/C marketing experience preferred.
- 46 years in business
- Must work well under pressure.
- Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
- Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
- Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1979
Year Established
The firm was established in 1979 and has since grown into a national engineering force.
Over 12 locations
U.S. Presence
The firm operates from over a dozen locations across the United States, emphasizing local responsiveness.
Revenue: $255M
Annual Revenue
The firm's annual revenue is estimated around $255 million, reflecting steady growth and a diverse portfolio.
Ranked Top-500
Engineering Firm Ranking
The firm is recognized as a top engineering consultant, ranked among the ENR Top-500.
- Typical projects range from retail and institutional buildings to marine pipelines, battery storage, and hospital mechanical retrofits.
- Specialist teams support a wide range of services including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, corrosion control, energy, and commissioning.
- Noteworthy projects include wind-turbine foundations in permafrost, containerized battery systems, and embassy-scale work globally.
- The firm balances nimble, small-office service with the capabilities of a leading engineering consultancy.
- Local & Personalized service
- Enterprising Leadership
- Discipline & Rigor
- Extraordinary People
- Multidiscipline Services
- Integrity, honesty, and respect for all
- Humility and passion in professionals
- Relationships come first
- Invested: deeply committed to delivering highly valued service
- Integrity: act fairly, ethically, and openly
- Innovative: apply energy, skills, and ingenuity
$100M Healthcare Facility
Completed Sustainable Project
Completed a healthcare facility incorporating 10 energy-saving designs, resulting in significant energy savings and a $168,000 utility rebate.
- Promotes design and construction minimizing natural resource use by maximizing sustainable engineering practices
- Dedicated to energy-efficient systems across all projects
- Experience with LEED, Evergreen, Enterprise Green Communities, Washington Sustainable Schools Protocol, Built Green, Living Building Challenge, Passive House, LEED for Homes
- Alternative energy capabilities include wind, solar, biomass, energy storage, hydrogen, CHP, microgrids, flywheels, EV charging
- Supports microgrids that are 100% renewable and hybrid grid-connected systems
- Partnering on direct air capture engineering support for Carbon Blade’s DAC technology
- DEI mission: promote an everyone culture with inclusive environment & equitable access
- Everyone culture recognizes every person/role; everyone feels they belong, welcomed, respected, valued, and thrives
- Mentorship & professional development daily; offers Coffman Consultant College for leadership, technical, self‑improvement
- Community engagement: support non‑profits, encourage time sharing with local organizations and youth mentorship
- Annual scholarship & internship program through NACME supporting students entering STEM from under‑represented communities
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