Proposal Writer - Heavy Civil Construction at AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Proposal Writing, Communication, Editing, Organization, Civil Construction, Team Collaboration, Technical Content Gathering, Deadline Management, Boilerplate Content Maintenance, Presentation Development, Client Requirements Alignment, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Agency Procurement, Construction Documents Understanding, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Construction

Description

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is an employee-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 65 general contractor. The Proposal Writer will be responsible for developing and managing high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals in response to RFQs, RFPs, and SOQs for heavy civil construction projects. This role requires excellent communication and writing skills, a firm understanding of civil construction processes, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners. Key Responsibilities: Review and interpret RFP/RFQ documents to develop compliant, client-focused responses. Write, edit, and organize proposal content including executive summaries, approach narratives, project descriptions, resumes, safety records, and organizational charts. Coordinate with estimating, operations, engineering, and business development teams to gather technical content and ensure proposal accuracy. Manage multiple deadlines, proposal schedules, and submission requirements. Maintain and update a library of boilerplate content, resumes, and project write-ups. Assist in developing presentations and marketing collateral as needed. Ensure all submissions align with client requirements and company branding. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 2–5 years of experience writing proposals in the heavy civil, construction, or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry. Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail. Familiarity with public agency procurement processes (e.g., DOTs, municipalities, transit authorities). Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) is a plus. Preferred Skills: Experience preparing proposals for design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and CM/GC projects. Understanding of construction documents including schedules, cost estimates, and work plans. Ability to manage input from multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines. Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. At Ames Construction, we provide construction solutions in harmony with nature, helping our people, clients, partners, and communities flourish. As an employee-owned company, we are fueled by family which means we value our people as our greatest resource, thrive on teamwork, uphold integrity, strive for excellence, and turn visions into reality. Construction is our Craft. Our Team is our Foundation. Join us and start your future today! Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Responsibilities

The Proposal Writer will develop and manage high-quality proposals in response to RFQs, RFPs, and SOQs for heavy civil construction projects. This includes reviewing documents, writing content, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with client requirements.