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Proposal Specialist


Job Location:

Dallas, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Overview

Mckee Utility Contractors is hiring a Proposal Specialist who will support the development coordination and submission of high-quality proposals statements of qualifications and interview materials for construction opportunities. This role is responsible for managing proposal schedules gathering technical content writing and editing project narratives and ensuring all submittals are compliant professional and aligned with the companys brand and strategic goals.

Company Overview

McKee Utility Contractors is a family-founded and operated company with over 40 years of proven expertise in water and wastewater line installation tunneling boring and concrete structure construction. Since our beginning we have been dedicated to delivering the critical infrastructure that strengthens communities and supports a higher quality of life.

Our deep knowledge of soil bore analysis local environments and regional regulations - combined with our uncompromising commitment to safety on-time delivery and strategic planning - has established McKee as a trusted partner for reliable efficient water and wastewater system construction across multiple regions.

McKee is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue providing construction services across our renewables industrial infrastructure and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec a minority-owned Fortune 500 company has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35000 employees and 400 offices nationwide we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record ENR: #1 in Power #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors #20 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate proposal efforts from kickoff through final submission.
  • Review RFQs RFPs CSPs and bid documents to identify requirements deadlines evaluation criteria and compliance items.
  • Develop proposal outlines compliance matrices schedules and responsibility assignments.
  • Write edit and organize proposal content including project approaches resumes experience summaries safety narratives quality control plans and company qualifications.
  • Work closely with executives project managers estimators operations safety and business development teams to gather technical information.
  • Support alternate delivery pursuits including CMAR Design-Build Progressive Design-Build and other qualifications-based selection processes.
  • Assist with Competitive Sealed Proposal responses including technical proposal development value-added narratives and best-value selection materials.
  • Maintain and update proposal resources including resumes project sheets boilerplate language certifications licenses and company statistics.
  • Coordinate graphics charts schedules org charts and other visual elements used in proposals and presentations.
  • Ensure proposals are accurate complete visually consistent and submitted on time.
  • Support interview preparation presentation development and pursuit strategy meetings.
  • Track proposal outcomes lessons learned and client feedback to improve future submissions.
  • Maintain awareness of upcoming opportunities procurement requirements and owner preferences.
Qualifications
  • 3 years of experience in proposal coordination marketing or business development within the construction engineering utilities or infrastructure industry.
  • Experience preparing proposals for public and private construction projects.
  • Familiarity with alternate delivery methods such as CMAR Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build preferred.
  • Experience with Competitive Sealed Proposals and best-value procurement processes strongly preferred.
  • Strong writing editing proofreading and document organization skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate input from several departments.
  • Strong attention to detail and understanding of proposal compliance requirements.
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Canva or similar design software.
  • Knowledge of construction terminology project delivery methods and quality processes is preferred.

Core Competencies

  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
  • Ability to work with technical and operational teams
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Understanding of construction procurement and proposal strategy
  • Professional judgment and confidentiality
  • Ability to translate technical information into clear persuasive proposal content

Preferred Background

  • Construction utility civil infrastructure or heavy civil experience
  • Public works proposal experience
  • Familiarity with owner-driven procurement processes
  • Experience supporting presentations interviews and shortlist pursuits
  • Understanding of project approach narratives safety plans quality control staffing plans and past performance requirements

Whats in it for you:

  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical Dental and Vision insurance plans available

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process contact Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age disability genetic information military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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