Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Senior Proposal Specialist - Transportation/Construction Services
Lead proposal development and capture planning for Florida transportation projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position combines proposal leadership, capture planning, interview development, and client service, and offers opportunities to mentor junior staff, improve processes, and shape the future of business development. Candidates who have led successful Letters of Recognition, Statements of Qualifications, and interview processes in the Florida transportation market are encouraged to apply. Key responsibilities include leading capture‑planning activities such as kickoff meetings and early positioning, researching clients and competitors to develop win themes, and drafting pre‑RFP content. The specialist will manage the full proposal lifecycle—from compliance matrices and outline creation to crafting cover letters, executive summaries, personnel bios, and project descriptions—while editing technical narratives and coordinating visuals with graphic designers. Additional duties involve organizing interview teams, tracking opportunities in the CRM, supporting Tier I client management, contributing to BD process‑improvement initiatives, and mentoring junior business development staff.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸capture planning
- ▸proposal development
- ▸compliance matrix
- ▸crm tracking
- ▸graphic coordination
- ▸mentor staff
What You Bring
GFT is looking for a Senior Proposal Specialist with experience supporting the Florida Department of Transportation, expressway authorities, MPOs, and municipal agencies. The role is based in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, FL, and supports the Transportation, Construction Services, and Buildings & Places teams. The successful candidate will apply strategic thinking, creative problem‑solving, and strong organizational skills to advance business development pursuits. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field, and have at least five years of AEC proposal experience, preferably with Florida transportation clients. Proven ability to lead and produce high‑quality, winning proposals and interviews, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools (Adobe InDesign preferred) are required.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸5+ years
- ▸aec proposals
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸adobe indesign
- ▸strategic thinking
Benefits
The salary range for this full‑time position is $75,000‑$105,000, depending on experience and location, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. • Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment. • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life, wellness, parental leave, and pet insurance. • Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan. • Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time