Proposal Specialist

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Coordinate and manage complex proposal development, ensuring quality and client focus.

Key Responsibilities

  • proposal coordination
  • content tailoring
  • quality assurance
  • adobe suite
  • milestone meetings
  • capture planning

Tasks

-Coordinate proposal development from kickoff through submission, managing schedules, tasks, and deliverables. -Tailor resumes, project descriptions, and content to meet client requirements. -Ensure quality and consistency by enforcing brand standards and accuracy in all deliverables. -Track progress and action items in pursuit plans to ensure accountability and timely delivery. -Ensure brand and quality standards across all proposal materials. -Showcase your creative skills with strong proficiency in InDesign and PowerPoint -Track progress and action items in pursuit plans and ensure accountability across the team. -Coordinate and manage moderately complex to complex pursuit efforts, working closely with project managers and subject matter experts to deliver strategic, client-focused proposals. -Champion best practices and foster collaboration among a diverse team of SMEs. -Facilitate milestone meetings and check-ins to keep the proposal team aligned, identify roadblocks early, and maintain momentum toward deadlines. -Tailor resumes and content to highlight the right expertise for each opportunity. -Leverage tools like PEL, PW, and Adobe Creative Suite to manage proposal data and create visually compelling materials. -Promote best practices and contribute to process improvements. -Support pursuit strategy, including win themes, competitive insights, and capture planning. -Lead milestone meetings to align the team, address risks, and keep proposals on schedule. -Create and refine proposal templates and graphics using InDesign and PowerPoint and in collaboration with Graphic Designer. -Collaborate with project managers and SMEs to craft strategic, client-focused messaging.

Requirements

  • indesign
  • powerpoint
  • bachelor's
  • 4+ years
  • communication
  • organized

What You Bring

-Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. -Strong communication and facilitation skills. -4+ years related experience. -Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field -Highly proactive and organized, with attention to detail. -Proficiency in InDesign and PowerPoint is required. -All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. -Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience.

Benefits

-Standard office environment. -Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

The Company

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Power Delivery

Fuels

Power Generation

Water Solutions

Communications

Renewable Energy

Smart Grids

Digital Infrastructure

Environmental

Air Quality

Water Quality

Natural Capital

Climate Change

Infrastructure

Engineering

Procurement

Construction Management

Consulting

Project Management

Asset Modernization

Decommissioning

Levees and Flood Control

Pump Stations

Right-of-Way and Permitting

Remediation and Resiliency Projects

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Security Clearance

-applicants must complete a criminal/civil background check. -applicants must undergo a drug screen. -applicants must provide a motor vehicle records search.

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