Proposal & Strategic Communication Specialist

Bladensburg, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Proposal & Strategic Communications Specialist plays a key role in supporting Constructions growth visibility and operational alignment. This position combines proposal development strategic communication and interdepartmental collaboration to help the company effectively pursue new business promote its achievements and communicate its mission internally and externally. The ideal candidate is a skilled writer and project coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment understands the construction industry and/or federal contracting dynamics and can translate complex project information into clear compelling narratives that strengthen the brand and business pursuits.

Tasks

Proposal & Pursuit Management
Lead the development of Sources Sought notice responses RFP/RFQ submissions statements of qualifications and interview presentations for public and private sector opportunities.
Collaborate with estimators project managers and executives to gather project details resumes and technical content.
Ensure submissions are compliant on-brand and delivered by deadline.
Maintain a pipeline of active pursuits and track outcomes to inform future strategies.
Strategic Communications
Develop and deliver clear consistent internal and external communications in alignment with company values and strategic goals.
Support executive messaging and company-wide communication initiatives led by the COO and leadership team.
Manage updates to company collateral corporate resumes project narratives etc. to ensure consistent branding and tone.
Marketing & Branding Support
Collaborate with design resources to produce visually engaging proposals presentations and promotional materials.
Curate and maintain a content library including staff bios project sheets case studies and photography.
Interdepartmental Support & Collaboration
Partner with departments such as Operations Human Resources and Safety to prepare reports internal memos and presentation materials.
Help align messaging and materials across departments to maintain consistency and professionalism.
Serve as a communications liaison between leadership and staff for key announcements and initiatives.

Requirements

Education:
Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing English Journalism or a related field.
Experience:
A Minimum of Three (3) years of experience in proposal writing communications or marketing preferably in the construction architecture or engineering industries.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects under tight deadlines.
Experience supporting multiple departments or executives is highly valued.

Required Skills

Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite and/or other design software.
Working knowledge of CRM (Salesforce) or pursuit tracking systems is a plus.
Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Understanding of construction terminology project delivery methods and client procurement processes preferred.

Tasks

Proposal & Pursuit Management
Lead the development of Sources Sought notice responses RFP/RFQ submissions statements of qualifications and interview presentations for public and private sector opportunities.
Collaborate with estimators project managers and executives to gather project details resumes and technical content.
Ensure submissions are compliant on-brand and delivered by deadline.
Maintain a pipeline of active pursuits and track outcomes to inform future strategies.
Strategic Communications
Develop and deliver clear consistent internal and external communications in alignment with company values and strategic goals.
Support executive messaging and company-wide communication initiatives led by the COO and leadership team.
Manage updates to company collateral corporate resumes project narratives etc. to ensure consistent branding and tone.
Marketing & Branding Support
Collaborate with design resources to produce visually engaging proposals presentations and promotional materials.
Curate and maintain a content library including staff bios project sheets case studies and photography.
Interdepartmental Support & Collaboration
Partner with departments such as Operations Human Resources and Safety to prepare reports internal memos and presentation materials.
Help align messaging and materials across departments to maintain consistency and professionalism.
Serve as a communications liaison between leadership and staff for key announcements and initiatives.

Requirements

Education:
Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing English Journalism or a related field.
Experience:
A Minimum of Three (3) years of experience in proposal writing communications or marketing preferably in the construction architecture or engineering industries.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects under tight deadlines.
Experience supporting multiple departments or executives is highly valued.

Required Skills

Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite and/or other design software.
Working knowledge of CRM (Salesforce) or pursuit tracking systems is a plus.
Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Understanding of construction terminology project delivery methods and client procurement processes preferred.