Senior Proposal Coordinator

Senior Proposal Coordinator

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Proposal Coordinator to support our Program Management & Disaster Services Group nationwide.

• Assisting the team with winning new business by supporting the proposal development process.
• Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading presentations, project descriptions, staff resumes, and marketing collateral.
• Applying creativity and strategic insight while leading brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions.
• Updating information in project descriptions, resumes, proposals, and qualifications in the firm’s database.
• Working with graphic designers on covers, page layouts, and other graphic elements.
• Preparing teams for presentations and client interviews.
• Conducting market research and identifying new opportunities/projects for Volkert.
• Participating and coordinating industry events and conferences to represent Volkert across all client bases and increase brand recognition.
• Applying winning strategies and project approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree – English, Communications, History, Marketing, or Journalism preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in writing proposals in response to owner RFPs/RFQs in the engineering field.
• Aptitude for managing multiple, concurrent proposals from pre-advertisement through submission in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly with a high level of accuracy, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Professional interpersonal skills with ability to work with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented and self‑motivated.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; graphic skills and programs a plus.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Deltek strongly desired.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening;
  Volkert adheres to federal guidelines which may include testing for substances such as marijuana.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid motor vehicle report (MVR).

Volkert is employee‑owned and a Top‑100 design firm committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, we celebrate a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer‑Paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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