Sr Proposal Specialist - Infrastructure Business Development

at  Kiewit Corporation

Requisition ID: 174179
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Infrastructure Business Development
Department: Business Development & Proposals
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, a position where you can work independently and also collaborate with teams, and assignments that provide variety and opportunity? If these qualities motivate you, you might be the right candidate to join our Infrastructure proposal team.
We are looking for a Proposal Specialist who can integrate with our pursuit teams and coordinate/write proposals for exciting civil infrastructure construction projects, including highways, bridges, dams, hydroelectric facilities, marine infrastructure, and environmental restoration projects. Many individuals on our team have backgrounds in journalism, public relations, marketing, and technical writing positions. If your experience does not align perfectly with the qualifications/responsibilities listed below, we encourage you to apply if you are interested.
The Proposal Specialist will be responsible for supporting/managing the coordination, development, review, and finalization of compliant, compelling, and comprehensive statements of qualifications and proposals for infrastructure projects ranging in value from $5M to $500M. The successful candidate will work both individually and in a team environment, must have an interest in learning the ins and outs of the design and construction of large infrastructure projects, can work under and meet tight deadlines, is highly detail oriented and organized, and has strong writing skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess all or most of the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of proposal coordination/writing experience in engineering/construction or similar industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications, Journalism, English, Liberal Arts, or equivalent
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and attentive listening skills
• Ability to prioritize, balance, and successfully complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills - within core team and with internal and external clients
• Action orientated with an ability to take on challenges and effectively problem-solve
• Strong editing/writing skills including thorough knowledge of grammar, spelling, and composition as well as writing, editing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work well with professionals from various backgrounds
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in a strict deadline-driven environment
• A focus on teamwork, including the ability to continually listen, collaborate, and communicate among colleagues, internal customers, and team partners

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $90,000/yr - $115,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate

• Work under the direction of the Regional Proposal Strategy Manager and serve as a regional proposal resource working together with a team of other proposal, writers, and creative team members to deliver quality proposals throughout a multiple-state region.
• Initially support but ultimately lead non-complex standard proposals with limited supervision and support complex alternative delivery proposals.
• Analyze and interpret solicitation documents and requirements (RFQ, RFI, RFP) to prepare and develop comprehensive response templates (compliance matrix, proposal outlines, schedule).
• Support proposal kick-off meetings, milestone reviews, and recovery periods.
• Manage and coordinate proposal sections to ensure compliance with client’s objectives and requirements while ensuring consistency with proposing entity’s strategy and approach.
• Collaborate and interview engineers, designers, and others to secure information for various writing assignments to prepare compliant and compelling written proposal content.
• Serve as lead writer for various proposal sections (i.e., project descriptions, qualification summaries, resumes, technical, etc.).
• Collaborate with the creative team to conceptualize and integrate compelling graphics to convey proposed solutions within SOQ/proposal responses.
• Make accurate and timely formatting, edits, and revisions to documents, and adjust schedule as required.
• Understand and apply proposal methods and tools, consistently implement standard best practice processes.
• Lead or assist in the production and delivery for on-time delivery of proposals (electronic and hard copy).
• Assist with maintaining, monitoring, and managing proposal database, files, and systems through appropriate information management systems.
• Support and drive development and continuous improvement of best practices and templates, data platforms, and style guides.