Structural Group, Inc., develops and integrates products, engineering support, and repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers, and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges.
We are seeking a qualified Marketing Proposal Specialist to add to our growing Inside Sales Team. As a Marketing Proposal Specialist, you will support the Sr. Proposal & Pursuit Manager with development of proposals to contractors, engineers, and owners. We are looking for a goal-oriented, proactive, organized, enthusiastic team player with outstanding communication, time management, and interpersonal skills to join us. You will be joining a team that focuses heavily on consistent processes and collaboration to deliver outstanding quality work and client service.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinating and creating proposals that clearly demonstrate that the Structural Group family of companies is uniquely positioned to deliver significant benefits to our clients’ infrastructure repair and upgrade projects
- Participating in all phases of proposal development for SOQs, RFQs, RFPs, and client deliverables, as required
- Organizing, attending, and leading strategy calls with key stakeholders across our organization
- Facilitating and coordinating proposal development with multiple disciplines including operations, engineering, technical subject-matter-experts, A/E consultant and contracting teaming partners
- Compiling proposal outlines, compliance/responsibility matrices and schedules, assigning and assuming responsibilities, as well as directing and managing proposal reviews to meet submittal deadlines
- Supporting narrative development including but not limited to creation, editing, and proof reading to fully address the requirements of the RFP and needs of the client
- Proactively supporting content development for upstream major pursuits alongside active proposal due dates
- Developing proposal, case study, and resume templates
- Creating compelling infographics and adding strategic images to proposals
- Managing archiving proposal elements and company data—including but not limited to maintaining, developing, and updating internal information including resumes, project descriptions, boilerplate narratives, graphics, and templates
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or Marketing
- 5+ years of combined experience working in proposal development in the architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) environment preferred
- Experience with Federal proposals and pursuits is preferred
- Self-driven with an ability to work independently alongside business development and operational team members
- Desire to learn, accept oversight and input from colleagues and supervisor
- High Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Intermediate skills with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems
Our ideal candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, is comfortable leading proposal efforts, and setting goals and expectations for team members across all levels of the organization. They have superior organizational skills and can prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, our ideal candidate is a decisive, collaborative, approachable, self-starter and team player that can quickly gain trust and respect to establish and maintain relationships.
Structural Group, Inc. is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
