Proposal Writer

About the role

Our client, in the construction/engineering/infrastructure industry is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to lead the development of winning proposals, bids, RFIs, RFQs, and presentation materials. This role combines proposal management, persuasive writing, stakeholder coordination, and visual content development to support business growth initiatives in a fast-paced professional services environment. This is a hybrid role (1-2 days per week onsite near a regional office). This is a temp-to-perm opportunity; candidates must be interested in long-term conversion. Full-time, 40 hours per week. Start date: ASAP. Office locations: Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas (additional options: Tampa, New York, Boston, Detroit, Denver, Phoenix).

Responsibilities

• Proposal & Bid Management: Lead the full lifecycle of proposal and bid development from kickoff through final submission.
• Manage timelines, compliance requirements, and stakeholder contributions to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and business leaders to gather technical content and develop compelling proposal responses.
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content that clearly communicates differentiators, value propositions, and capabilities.
• Develop proposal graphics, layouts, and presentation materials that enhance readability and impact.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent pursuits while meeting strict deadlines.
• Coach internal stakeholders on presentation delivery and client interview preparation.
• Contribute to content libraries and knowledge management resources to support future pursuits.
• Ensure consistency of brand standards and messaging across all client-facing materials.
• Apply rigorous quality control to all written and visual deliverables.
• Support broader business development and marketing initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proposal writing, bid management, and marketing communications experience within a professional services environment.
• Experience supporting pursuits within industries such as consulting, construction, engineering, architecture, real estate, legal, or related sectors.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive, client-focused content.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience creating visually engaging proposal layouts and presentations; Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus.
• APMP certification preferred, or a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field.
• Strategic communicator with strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Experienced managing multiple high-priority pursuits simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and deadline-driven.
• Comfortable collaborating with senior leaders, technical experts, and business development teams.
• Combines strong proposal management skills with an eye for design and presentation quality.