Senior Proposal Writer - Civil Engineering Industry Experience

Overview

Marketing manager handling proposals and business development for civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• proposal writing
• adobe indesign
• data management
• marketing materials
• presentation development
• client relations

Tasks

-Take accountability for projects and meet deadlines. -Participate in business development strategy and meetings and apply strategies to proposal and SOQ development, support client relationships and pursuit pre-positioning by working with technical staff and our MarCom group to produce unsolicited SOQs, assist with conferences and events, develop targeted social media, etc. -Write, lay out in Adobe InDesign, and edit high-quality proposals, statements of qualifications, and letters of interest, coordinating with project managers across the company to prepare these submittals; develop proposal graphics or work with graphic design staff to do so; complete document assembly/binding and delivery as needed. -Edit/proofread miscellaneous letters, reports, and other materials. -Work with other Marketing Leaders and Corporate Marketing Team to implement department-wide initiatives and procedures.Mentor and/or manage staff. -Coordinate and direct the efforts of both professional and support personnel, including scheduling resources needed during the proposal process, coordinating production schedules, and delivery/distribution of proposals. -Evaluate proposal content to determine that it adheres to RFP requirements/evaluation criteria and addresses strategies and intel developed during pre-positioning, write/edit proposal content, and independently evaluate and clarify client requests prior to submitting materials. -Gather and organize detailed information to populate and maintain company data systems, including photography, resumes, project descriptions, pricing information, client quotations, and standard proposal content. -Create print and electronic/interactive marketing materials such as brochures, PowerPoint. presentations, advertisements, tradeshow materials, award submittals, etc. -Follow cradle-to-grave protocols for proposals, including entering data into project/proposal databases. -Work with marketing staff, project managers, and/or project teams to develop presentations to prospective and existing clients, coordinate with graphic designers to produce presentations, oversee the final production of presentation materials (PowerPoint, boards, etc.) and handouts. -Tailor materials to meet client needs. -Coordinate project photography. -Participate in business and community activities that promote Horrocks services.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• indesign
• creative suite
• microsoft office
• project management
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Excellent written and oral communication skills. -Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or equivalent. -Intermediate to expert skills in Adobe InDesign and Creative Suite. -Proven ability to:Take accountability for projects and meet deadlines.Give and receive feedback in a humble, constructive way.Work well in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility, ownership, time management, and focus. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. \ -Work well in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility, ownership, time management, and focus. -10+ years of experience writing proposals in the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) field. -Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.

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Benefits

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 / year -Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance -Professional development opportunities including in-house training -Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure -401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6% -Generous paid time off

About Horrocks

-Evolving from a regional consultancy to a full‑service civil engineering leader across the Intermountain West. -Headquartered in American Fork with satellite offices in Idaho and multiple Utah cities. -Typically designs and delivers public works: roadways, bridges, water treatment plants, utilities and transit systems. -Known for holistic delivery: combining planning, design, construction management, and digital services. -Projects span state DOT highways, municipal water networks, telecom infrastructure, and large land development.

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