Senior Proposal Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage Infrastructure market proposal development efforts in the engineering (Transportation/Infrastructure Markets.) field.
• Facilitate proposal and/or prequalification kick-off meetings, define expectations, assign responsibilities, and manage adherence to proposal schedules.
• Lead the team in developing visual and written content for proposals.
• Draft/edit proposal narrative, ensure adherence to brand standards, and organize proposals clearly and concisely.
• Schedule and facilitate proposal review meetings.
• Develop, update, and maintain market-specific content, including project information and staff experience, using internal programs including, but not limited to, Adobe Design Suite, CRM and digital asset databases, and others as required.
• Assist in developing and managing the opportunity pipeline.
• Qualify potential opportunities to align with organizational goals.
• Participate in post-proposal debriefs to analyze strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Assist in developing dynamic and client-focused interview presentations.
• Track and maintain government vendor and client prequalification schedules and processes for engineering services.
• Facilitate team discussions to develop winning strategies at both project and market levels.
• Participate in market-focused activities to support business development functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the planning, preparation, and development of proposals in the A/E/C industry and qualifications packages for local, regional, national, and agency government clients, and as needed for other markets.
• Ability to understand and adhere to RFQ/RFP submission requirements and deadlines.
• Experience with Adobe programs including InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with proposal database software. AEC360 is preferred but not required.

Professional Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills, coupled with the ability to actively listen, to foster a positive and productive team environment.
• Organizational conceptual thinking to understand the broader picture and aligning tasks with overall organizational goals.
• The ability to manage, organize, and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines ensures tasks are completed on time without compromising quality.
• Effective decision-making skills with the ability to analyze situations, weigh options, and make informed decisions efficiently.

Working Conditions

• Requires occasionally working irregular hours/reasonable overtime to meet project demands.
• This is a non-exempt position. The hourly range is $33 - $55 per hour depending on FDOT and proposal experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

Culture

• About us
• We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path.
• You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:
• Monthly educational webinars
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

• We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.