Senior Proposal Specialist - Federal

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.

• Leads the development and production of client qualifications, proposals, and presentations with a focus on quality, creativity, and meeting client deadlines independently
• Manages content development and pursuits process directly with the Business Development (BD) team
• Crafts compelling story content about clients, projects, people, and Gilbane and incorporates these differentiators into deliverables that address the unique client needs
• Ensures all external content and client deliverables align with Gilbane’s brand standards and messaging guidelines
• Participates in presell meetings and strategic brainstorms
• Leads the development and execution of marketing campaigns, branded content, awards and speaking submissions, and local event support to increase Gilbane’s market visibility
• Leads the development of internal and external communications including newsletters, press releases, website content, social media posts, eblasts, and content for other digital channels
• Oversees the organization and maintenance of digital assets, ensuring efficient categorization and searchability while providing guidance and support to entry-level team…