AEC Proposal Specialist

Job Details

Job Location: Houston, TX 77024

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Category: Corporate

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work.

At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

• Leads active pursuit efforts, collaboratively works with operational staff and marketing team to respond to Requests for Qualifications/Letters of Interest and Requests for Proposals.
• Develops and ensures compliance with proposal management documents, including proposal development schedules, outlines, and assignments.
• Establishes/recommends production schedule and expedites various items to ensure completion by the designated due date.
• Schedules and facilitates pursuit-related meetings including kickoffs and proposal reviews.
• Writes proposal content using ISBP method where appropriate, coordinates with technical and marketing teams on content development.
• Proofreads, edits, and formats proposal and interview presentation material content; edits content developed by technical/lead staff.
• Leads document layout, gathers information and content, and coordinates internal and external data calls.
• Develop figures/graphics to support proposal submittal and interview material content; works with graphic designers and technical team when appropriate.
• Ensures quality control process is followed for all proposal submittals and various collateral.
• Coordinates final submission of documents, whether print or electronic.
• Participates in pursuit strategy call meetings, incorporates discussion items into proposal content.
• Assists marketing lead in interview presentation preparation efforts including presentation formatting, content development and edits, team coordination efforts, etc.
• Attends interview preparation and coaching meetings (virtual and in person) as support to marketing lead – ability to travel within the state of Texas.
• Writes and edits employees and project collateral. Interviews staff to obtain information and use information to develop compelling content for proposal and marketing collateral.
• Conducts employee and project record updates through Deltek Vision CRM system.
• Coordinates project photography, processing for marketing use.
• Supports market research efforts.
• Highly organized, proactive team player and performs under tight deadlines.
• Relentless attention to detail, document quality, and pursuit compliance.

• 4+ years of experience in a marketing role within AEC industry
• Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign document layout and graphics required
• Microsoft PowerPoint composition and graphics experience preferred
• Understanding of ISBP method and color reviews
• Strong typing and editing skills required
• Position is remote but must reside in Central Time zone and near a Lochner office

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company…