Sr Proposal Specialist

WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction isn't a typical heavy civil contractor. We're a specialty underwater and marine construction company delivering innovative technical solutions across the Power, Water/Wastewater, Transportation, Industrial, and Environmental markets. From complex bridge and dam rehabilitation to marine infrastructure and critical facilities, we're trusted to deliver some of the industry's most challenging projects.

Ballard Marine Construction isn't a typical heavy civil contractor. We're a specialty underwater and marine construction company delivering innovative technical solutions across the Power, Water/Wastewater, Transportation, Industrial, and Environmental markets. From complex bridge and dam rehabilitation to marine infrastructure and critical facilities, we're trusted to deliver some of the industry's most challenging projects.

Winning that work starts long before crews reach the field. Our proposals must capture the technical strength, creativity, and execution mindset that make Ballard different. As a Sr Proposal Coordinator, you will sit at the center of that effort bringing together Estimating, Operations, Business Development, Marketing, and regional teams to turn complex information into clear, compelling pursuits.

This is not a role for someone who wants to simply format documents and follow a checklist. We are looking for someone who can take ownership, challenge the ordinary, raise the standard of every submission, and help shape how Ballard shows up in the market. You will have real visibility, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into greater leadership as Ballard continues to expand.

Your work will directly support what we pursue, what we win, and how we tell the story of who we are.

At Ballard, you will not be behind the scenes, you will help move the company forward!

The Sr Proposal Coordinator leads the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals that position Ballard to win complex marine and heavy civil work. Working across Estimating, Operations, Business Development, Marketing, and regional teams, this role owns the coordination, content development, production, and final delivery of company-wide pursuits.

This position requires strong judgment, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to turn technical information into clear, persuasive content under tight deadlines. The Sr Proposal Coordinator will also help strengthen proposal systems, templates, tools, and best practices while building toward greater leadership within Ballard.

Core Attributes:

• Grit and Resiliency
  - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will.
• Comradery and Inspirational
  - We are a hard-working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or  come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
• Driven and Competitive
  - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed to do our best and we do what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and Respectful
  - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
• Ownership and Accountability
  - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent proposal, marketing, communications, or AEC industry experience may be considered in place of a degree

• 3 + years’ of experience in proposal coordination, proposal management, estimating…