Proposal Coordinator
About the role
As a Proposal Coordinator at CPL, you will play a critical role in our business development efforts. You'll lead the creation of high-impact proposals, qualifications packages, and interview presentations that showcase our expertise. Working alongside Pursuit & Proposal Managers, Principals, and technical teams, you'll help shape pursuit strategies, develop compelling content, and produce polished, branded deliverables that support the firm's growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and production of branded proposals, qualifications packages, and pursuit deliverables across multiple practice areas.
- Develop visually engaging presentations and interview materials that support winning pursuit strategies.
- Write, edit, and tailor proposal and interview content to align with client needs and project opportunities.
- Maintain and update project descriptions, resumes, and staff biographies to support proposal readiness.
- Conduct research and provide support for business development initiatives and strategic pursuits.
- Participate in client development, marketing, and pursuit strategy meetings.
- Manage multiple proposals and pursuits of varying size and complexity while ensuring quality and deadline compliance.
- Identify process improvements and contribute ideas that elevate pursuit outcomes and team effectiveness.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant proposal, marketing, or business development experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Acrobat.
- Previous experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines and in time-sensitive situations.
Benefits
- Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
- FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
- Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
- Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
- Licensure Assistance
Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week include:
- Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
- Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt
Company Culture
We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors. Our values include Collaboration, Family, Fun, Inspiration, Integrity, and Ingenuity.
Pay
The rate for this position generally ranges between $60,000 to $80,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law.