Marketing Proposal Specialist

KPFF Consulting Engineers is looking for a Marketing Proposal Specialist to join our Special Projects team and take a leading role in how we tell our story to clients. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys the intersection of strategy writing and collaboration and wants to shape thoughtful compelling proposals that reflect the quality of our work and the strength of our people.

In this role youll own the proposal process from kickoff through submission guiding teams managing deadlines and ensuring every deliverable is clear cohesive and high quality. Youll lead RFQ and RFP efforts write and refine key narratives and help prepare teams for interviews. If youre detail-oriented comfortable managing multiple priorities and energized by bringing structure and creativity together to win meaningful work youll make an immediate impact on a collaborative and supportive team.

Your Role:

We are looking for a strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail. Our Proposal Specialist will be a natural collaborator eager to lend a hand and share ideas. Excellent communicators proactive problem solvers self-starters graphic design wizards and strategic thinkers will find an environment that supports thoughtful work and professional growth.

What You Will Do:

• Develop proposals and qualifications including technical writing editing and proofreading
• Interpret RFP/Q requirements and researching background materials
• Coordinate preparation and apply for industry award pursuits
• Work with principals senior engineering staff and other marketing team members to design write and produce proposals presentations and other collateral
• Database management and archiving
• Develop new collateral as needed to support business development activities with an emphasis on proposal layouts and graphic design elements
• Perform multiple simultaneous marketing efforts with non-flexible deadlines
• Maintain marketing collateral resources and information systems
• Work closely with other marketing team members to complete tasks and assignments and elevate the quality of our marketing materials

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivator with strong organizational and intra-personal skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work with diverse project teams and in a fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency with InDesign & Adobe
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint) is required

Desired Qualifications:

• Creative and impactful graphic design skills including creating effective infographics presentations and marketing collateral
• AEC industry experience preferred
• Exceptional skills in writing and editing proposals and related marketing documents
• Unanet or similar database experience

Please note this is NOT a Digital Marketing or Graphic Design focused position.

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should address the key characteristics highlighted in the position description and should communicate the reasons why your skillset and background are ideal for this role.

Additional Information :

Culture and Benefits:

Join KPFF for a career adventure that celebrates your expertise and fuels your development. Here autonomy and innovation converge empowering you to tackle complex challenges and blossom into a consulting trailblazer. Our culture fosters teamwork ownership and common values ensuring that your accomplishments are celebrated and your career trajectory is in your hands. At KPFF were not just coworkers; were a vibrant community fueled by collaborative creativity offering you the chance to leave a lasting mark on pioneering projects. 

We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits. Our Benefits include: 

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution) 
• Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from) 
• Dental insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution 
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Life insurance 
• KPFF Paid Family Leave 
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance 
• Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays) 
• Paid time off (vacation sick jury duty) 

Other Perks: 

• Hybrid work environment 
• Professional development education opportunities 
• Mentorship program 
• Monthly social events 
• Professional Licensure Recognition Program 
• Winter parties and summer picnics 
• Office committee opportunities  
• Community projects participation  

Compensation: 
This position is an hourly pay structure. The base salary range will be estimated between $75000 and $100000 plus bonuses and benefits contingent on relevant experience. This is a hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in our Seattle office.

KPFF
At KPFF Consulting Engineers we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years we have dedicated ourselves to innovative sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance growth and well-being supporting each members professional journey with flexibility generous benefits and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1500 professionals across 36 offices nationwide KPFFs decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths.

KPFF Special Projects Division

Since 1996 KPFFs Special Projects Division has been at the forefront of addressing specialized challenges in project development. With over 150 team members in three offices strategically located in Seattle WA Tacoma WA and Long Beach CA our approach combines dedicated project managers a skilled technical team and a commitment to innovation. We offer a comprehensive range of services including civil structural and mechanical engineering machinery design construction and project management and planning services.

We specialize in the management and design of heavy civil structural industrial and waterfront infrastructure projects across the United States. Our team thrives on solving unique multi-disciplinary challenges collaborating closely with clients such as the Ports of Long Beach Los Angeles Tacoma and Seattle as well as various municipalities and government agencies.

Join us at KPFF Special Projects Division and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in project delivery.

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KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time