Marketing Proposal Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Attending project strategy and scoping meetings before RFP release and preparing advanced project marketing materials.
• Directing proposal and presentation development for assigned project pursuits, including scheduling, material preparation, and final production.
• Collaborating with project managers from various departments to prepare proposals and presentations.
• Writing and editing proposal content as appropriate and assisting with printing, assembly, and final QA/QC review.
• Aiding in the development of marketing materials, including newsletters, brochures, website content, and other materials as needed.
• Utilizing industry-standard tools such as Adobe InDesign, CRM platforms (HubSpot), and document automation/AI tools like Joist.ai to support proposal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• 5+ years of marketing and/or proposal writing experience.
• Experience with proposal development in the civil engineering industry or a closely related field.
• Experience developing proposals for KYTC or other State DOT projects is preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge, or ability and willingness to develop advanced working knowledge of, MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, WordPress or related software.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as HubSpot.
• Experience participating in proposal strategy sessions, technical writing, or QA/QC process review.
• Excellent communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to cross-reference information from one document to another.
• Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interview technical staff and capture and communicate information accurately in a way that both technical and non-technical people can understand.
• Valid driver’s license.

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Flexibility (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Marketing Proposal Specialist to join our team and help us communicate our vision, values, and expertise to prospective clients. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working in civil engineering or a closely related field. Lochmueller Group is a growing engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Benefits

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Flexibility (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities

Lochmueller Group

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochmueller Group fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.