Bid Writer

About the role

The Bid Writer is responsible for developing compelling and persuasive bid proposals for municipal solid waste and recycling contracts. This role manages multiple proposal projects simultaneously, ensuring all submissions are accurate, compliant, and delivered within strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent proposals, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and submission deadlines are met
• Partner with operations, finance, legal, and leadership to gather, validate, and align proposal content
• Analyze bid requirements and tailor submissions to meet client specifications and evaluation criteria
• Ensure all proposals are complete, accurate, and compliant with local, state, and federal regulations
• Develop proposal narratives, presentations, and supporting materials, including visual content
• Maintain and continuously improve proposal templates, boilerplate content, and supporting documentation
• Track bid activity and outcomes, including win/loss data, and provide recommendations to improve success rates
• Monitor market trends, bid opportunities, and competitor activity to inform proposal strategy
• Serve as the point of contact for bid-related questions, clarifications, and internal coordination
• Support presentations, meetings, and follow-ups related to active proposals

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of experience in bid management, proposal writing, or contract administration
• Experience responding to RFPs, preferably in municipal or government environments
• A strong understanding of municipal procurement processes and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Word

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with proposal or design tools such as InDesign, Canva, or similar

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

At Coastal Waste & Recycling, you will enjoy:

• Highest competitive pay
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Variety of employee-centric perks and initiatives
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Full-time position