Proposal Coordinator

At McFarland Johnson (MJ), we’re more than infrastructure consultants - we are a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of commitment to delivering innovative planning, engineering design, environmental services, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. We’re looking for a Proposal Specialist to join our growing Marketing team in Concord, NH as the preferred location and open to Portsmouth and Portland.

This is more than just a job - it’s chance to shape your career, grow alongside a collaborative team, and help design the future of infrastructure solutions across the country.

• Career Growth:
  Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ’s culture in annual employee survey.
• Employee Ownership:
  As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success - you own your future.

• Proposal Development and Management:
  Collaborate with project managers and technical staff to create compelling, compliant proposals. Oversee the proposal process from start to finish, including tracking opportunities, creating timelines, assigning tasks, and ensuring progress.
• Research and Content Creation:
  Conduct research and write, edit, design, and produce winning proposals, qualification packages and award submissions for A/E/C industry projects.
• Graphic Design:
  Utilize visually appealing graphics to simplify complex ideas and enhance comprehension.
• Presentation Development:
  Create PowerPoint presentations for interviews, public meetings, and professional conferences.
• Database Management:
  Collaborate with Marketing team in maintenance and upkeep of CRM database.
• General Support:
  Assist with administrative and business development functions, as needed.
• AI Utilization:
  Collaborate with the team in the implementation and use of AI applications for improved quality and efficiency.

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  1-5 years in proposal development role.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry or professional consulting firms is a plus.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication abilities.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in InDesign and PowerPoint. Practiced in implementing and/or interest in utilizing AI tools. overall familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite and CRM/database management, preferred.
• Time Management:
  Able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks accordingly, ensuring quality projects are completed on time.
• Attention to Detail:
  Skilled in proofreading and editing content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with MJ's style guide and client requirements.
• Ability to Work Both Independently and Collaboratively: A flexible team player with a strong work ethic; proactive in research, skills development, and seeing projects to their completion.

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
• Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.