Proposal Coordinator (Hybrid in Fuquay-Varina, NC or Remote

Proposal Coordinator (Hybrid in Fuquay-Varina, NC or Remote)

A Proposal Coordinator for construction projects leads the development of bids (RFPs, RFQs) from Go/No-Go to submission, ensuring compliant, competitive, and high-quality proposals. They coordinate technical teams, estimators, and managers to create winning strategies, timelines, and content for heavy civil, commercial, or EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities

• RFP Analysis & Strategy:
  Review solicitation documents to build compliance matrices, define win themes, and develop proposal strategies.
• Project Management:
  Create and manage the proposal schedule (color team reviews) to ensure timely submission.
• Content Development:
  Lead the creation of technical approaches, management plans, and past performance sections.
• Coordination:
  Direct cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, estimating, and subconsultants.
• Quality Control:
  Edit and produce final documents for accuracy, compliance, and formatting.
• Post-Submission:
  Manage client Q&A, prepare for presentations/interviews, and conduct debriefs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience in proposal management, specifically within the construction, engineering, or heavy civil industry.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Understanding of design-build (DB) and construction management (CM) delivery methods.
• Software Proficiency:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe InDesign, and proposal management software (e.g., SharePoint).
• Communication:
  Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

Typical Qualifications & Background

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience in federal, state, or private sector construction procurement.

Compensation

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $97,500 – 130,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.