Pursuits Specialist

About the role

As the Pursuits Specialist, you'll lead the development of strategic business proposals and presentations that wow our clients and win us projects. In this role, you will work closely with business leaders and subject matter experts with a focus on the Mid-Florida (Tampa Bay area) Region. You’re empowered to unleash your creativity and strategic mind to significantly contribute to Moss’ growth and success. You'll thrive in our culture of excellence, supported by a team that embodies our core value of contagious energy—work hard, be nice, and have fun! By joining our family, you'll play a significant role in building and improving the communities around us, all while working in an environment that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. Our team’s efforts lead to $3 billion in project awards annually.

Responsibilities

• Read, review, analyze, and interpret all requirements and objectives of solicitations (e.g., RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, ITNs).
• Manage proposals from start to finish, including facilitating meetings and assigning tasks to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) while managing within the deliverable timeline.
• Prepare and compile responsive and successful proposals/deliverables, including planning, design, compilation, and production of responses to solicitations and subsequent presentations.
• Produce concise yet persuasive responses to solicitations, including copywriting and formatting. Critically edit and proof content, including content prepared by others.
• Translate technical processes and other complex information as needed into graphical representations (e.g., flow charts and diagrams) and create visually appealing proposals, presentations, and other documents.
• Perform in-house production of solicitations and other deliverables as needed; oversee vendor production when needed. Ensure deliverables are submitted on time and maintain documentation providing proof of submission.
• Manage presentations, including content and slide creation, working with outside vendors (e.g., animation studios), coaching the presentation team, and operating marketing equipment during presentations.
• Provide support to other team members for deliverables as needed, including gathering information, preparing resumes/fact sheets, editing, proofing, and production.
• Collaborate with the pursuit team leadership and other business leaders on pursuits, pursuit process, and business development needs.
• Collaborate with the data analyst to organize, update, and maintain the database and marketing materials, including project lists, reference lists, reference letters, and personnel resumes.
• Adhere to company brand standards.
• Perform all other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the AEC industry, with a bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications.
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Keynote.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• A detail-oriented individual with persuasive writing and editing capabilities who thrives under pressure and meets deadlines with positivity.
• An innovative thinker who embraces challenges and change.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends to meet project deadlines.
• A team player who values relationships, enjoys mentoring, and contributes to a fun and supportive work environment.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL. Full-time, exempt, salaried position reporting to the Manager, Pursuits.