Sr Proposal Specialist- AEC/Construction

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Proposal Specialist role is a career opportunity that will allow you to have direct impact on the success and growth of one the leading Design-Build firms in the nation. This person is responsible for managing the RFQ process, including developing responses, which involved a high degree of relationship building and collaboration with the business. The Sr Proposal specialist partners with the Business Development team to gather and prepare information for preparation and timely submission of proposals. This person will work on a team of Proposal Specialists that support each other in order to provide maximum support and effectiveness.

What you'll do:

• Manages client-generated RFQ, company developed responses and final submission documentation within file structureManages all prequalification and proposal package preparation and submission with Business Teams, including gathering all documentation required for proposal.

• Partners with Business Teams and internal colleagues to ensure all milestones and timelines are met, including review and sign off of all final prequalification and proposal packages.

• Maintains database for all business development collateral documentation.Monitors trade publications and other media for upcoming events and potential business opportunities.Complies and maintains project data to be used for press releases, project profiles and case studies for print and website use.

• Partners with Marketing to develop and implement tools and procedures to ensure future project documentation is published and maintained according to company standards.

What you bring to the table:

• Four-year degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, or applicable discipline preferred

• Minimum 5 years' experience in writing, editing and researching to prepare, print, and submit online technical documentation, including preparation of proposals

• Must have expeirence in the AEC industry

• Strong project management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent research and analytical skills

• Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills

• Strong ability to write, edit and proofed content

• Strong presentation skills

• Strong competency in MS Office, MS Visio, Adobe Create Suite, Adobe InDesign, Asana, and Unanet

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that's as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you're someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we're looking for you!? At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.? We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you'll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you're ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then? JOIN ?our team and become a part of an organization?that values? PEOPLE ,? SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY,?ACCOUNTABILITY?& SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with? 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Paid for Employee

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Income Protection Insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an? **Equal Opportunity Employer?** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.?All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

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