Senior Proposal Specialist - Federal

Overview

Gilbane Building Company is seeking an experienced Senior Proposal Specialist to lead strategic proposal and marketing activities within our Federal Division. This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional who excels at managing complex pursuits, crafting compelling content, and driving brand visibility. As a key member of our marketing team, you will work independently and collaboratively to develop high-impact proposals, campaigns, and communications that resonate with our federal clients.

If you have a passion for strategic and technical content writing, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work flexibly in a virtual team environment spanning various time zones, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to excel alongside a team of dynamic, like-minded individuals collaborating on exciting projects worldwide.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.

A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane’s:
Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

• Independently lead the development and production of qualifications, proposals, and presentations with a focus on quality, creativity, and meeting client deadlines
• Manage pursuit processes directly with Business Development (BD) teams, ensuring alignment and strategic messaging
• Display strong abilities in ensuring proposals and other submittals are fully compliant with all aspects of RFP/Q technical, contractual, and pricing requirements
• Craft compelling content that highlights Gilbane’s differentiators, project experience, and client value
• Ensure all external content and deliverables align with Gilbane’s brand standards and messaging guidelines
• Active participant in presell meetings and strategic brainstorms
• Lead marketing campaigns, branded content, awards and speaking submissions, and event support to enhance market visibility
• Develop and execute internal and external communications including newsletters, press releases, website content, social media, and digital campaigns
• Organize and maintain digital assets for efficient access and use; support and guide junior team members
• Conduct market research to…