Proposal Coordinator

The Proposal Coordinator will coordinate the development writing editing production and proofing of proposals statement of qualifications presentations resumes project descriptions and related marketing/proposal materials within the LAN brand standards. This position reports to the Proposal Manager.

This role requires collaboration with business development leads business group leaders engineers construction managers and management staff to develop marketing/proposal materials that clearly demonstrate LANs value proposition and differentiators against competitors in that market sector. This role coordinates large volumes of information and requires an understanding of industry issues and standards.

Scope of role:

• Develops responses to RFQ/Ps
• Supports preparation for short-list interview presentations
• Updates VantagePoint database with relevant project and resume information
• Provides additional as-needed marketing support for presentations and collateral

Responsibilities:

• Processes inbound RFP RFI & RFQ requests via Regional/Business Group Marketing Manager to support the strategic development of the deliverable.
• Ensures all response materials are on time on budget and error free
• Ensures all response materials are archived & tagged within VantagePoint knowledge Management system Monday and LAN drives.
• Coordinates entire RFQ/P response package including creative services copy data SME interviews sub-consultant materials and more if applicable to the response
• Supports proposal-related meetings/presentations to coordinate responses.
• Researches writes edits and proofreads copy for proposals presentations reports statements of qualifications white papers and other related marketing materials of non-technical nature as assigned.
• Review technical copy from Subject Matter Experts for error clarity quality compliance and key message.
• Manages distribution and development of pink red and gold drafts; lead draft review meetings to discuss comments and incorporate.
• Ensure proposal quality and compliance.
• Supports short-list interview preparation by drafting powerpoint slides and leave-behind materials; coordinates with internal graphics department for additional support
• Provides additional as-needed marketing support to the business group including collateral development and presentations.

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Journalism Communications or related field preferred
• Two to five years experience in AE/C industry environment producing proposals
• Strong proficiency in writing editing proofreading and graphic skills
• Proficiency in use and application of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator) Microsoft Office and CRM Program (Deltek preferred).
• Process oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid business acumen management and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of personnel including management staff and support staff.
• Passion for what you do and a drive to educate your stakeholders on the power of marketing.
• Skill to connect the dots across organizational strategic and other business unit objectives and projects to the business unit for which you are assigned.
• Beginner to Intermediate level Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator).

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