Business Development / Proposal Coordinator (AEC)

Morrison-Maierle · Spokane, WA · 3 days ago

HybridSales$95k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

The Business Development / Proposal Coordinator (BD Coordinator) supports the prequalification, proposal development, and project pursuit activities across Morrison-Maierle, a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. Reporting to the Proposals Manager, this role is ideal for someone motivated by winning work through strong technical and persuasive writing.

Responsibilities

Generate proposal content, including resumes, graphics, and technical narratives to create polished, persuasive submissions that meet guidelines for all types of SOQs, RFPs, and prequalification forms.
Cook up teams during the proposal life-cycle that include both internal and external members, ensuring inputs from the Proposals Manager, PMs, technical staff, subconsultants, and marketing align and arrive on time.
Compile project write-ups and tailor them to client-specific needs and evaluation criteria.
Track and promote Leads, Opportunities, and Projects in Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
Support the delivery of competitive, client-focused proposals that align with pursuit strategy and win objectives.
Contribute to improving the proposal processes, templates, and win strategies.
Research project opportunities and submit proposals utilizing procurement websites like eMACs, QuestCDN, Bonfire, ePass, IMS, WEBS, Procureware, and others.
Support interviews, presentations, conventions, meetings, and conferences as needed.
Generate marketing materials (brochures, presentations, ads, etc.) and support the company’s overall marketing strategy.
Support project pursuit teams and contribute to proposal strategy and coordination.
Prepare, coordinate, and schedule internal and external communications, as needed.
Assist with the development of specifications, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or communications.
Minimum of two years of relevant experience in prequalification and proposal development in the AEC Industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Technical skills in Adobe InDesign and knowledge in the entire Creative Cloud Suite.
Technical skills in Revu (Bluebeam), specifically in sessions and capturing redlines.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM.
Experience using Copilot Studio or other AI tools, including prompt development, is a plus.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to proofread and copyedit.
Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and demonstrate initiative.
Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Familiarity with engineering terms, acronyms, language, project life-cycles, and working knowledge of how and why types of teams are formed for various market groups and projects in the AEC industry is ideal.

Total Rewards

We offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you’ll receive above-market pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being. Total rewards include:

Up to $95,000 (Compensation for this role is based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location)
Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
90% company paid shared health plan premiums
Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do
Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
Six paid company holidays
Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
401(k) matching program
AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
Flexible work schedule arrangements

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