T&I Marketing Specialist 1
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Job Summary
Proposal Specialist / Marketing Specialist / AEC
GAI Consultants -- Indiana Kentucky Ohio or West Virginia -- Hybrid
Run the pursuits that win DOT county and municipality work. GAI is hiring an experienced AEC proposal professional to lead transportation and infrastructure pursuits from kickoff through shortlist interview. Hybrid schedule based out of our Indiana Kentucky Ohio or West Virginia offices.
Every transportation project we deliver started as a proposal someone had to win. Thats this role.
Youll drive pursuits end to end strategy schedule narrative compliance and the deliverable that puts GAI in front of state DOTs counties and municipalities across the region. Youll work shoulder to shoulder with the engineers and business leaders chasing the work turn technical depth into a persuasive story and own the process that keeps a complex pursuit on track.
This is for someone who has run proposals and wants more control over how theyre won. Youll weigh in on go/no-go calls push back on weak content and build reusable material that makes the next pursuit faster than the last.
GAI has been solving infrastructure challenges since 1958. Our Transportation & Infrastructure practice is growing and pursuit capacity is what growth runs on.
What Youll Own
- Full pursuit lifecycle; kickoff through submission and shortlist interview.
- Lead mid-sized pursuits independently; support major and multi-firm efforts alongside senior marketing staff.
- RFP compliance; build the matrix own it confirm every requirement is answered before anything leaves the building.
- Writing and editing; approach narratives executive summaries project descriptions and staff resumes.
- Shortlist interviews; presentation development materials rehearsal coordination and logistics.
- Deltek Vantagepoint;keep project client and pursuit data accurate and improve how it gets captured and reused.
- Marketing collateral;service briefs project profiles award submissions and speaking proposals.
- Process improvement;content libraries templates and boilerplate that raise quality and cut turnaround time.
What You Bring
Required
- 5 years in proposal coordination proposal management or AEC marketing
- Proven track record managing proposals to hard deadlines with multiple contributors
- Strong writing editing and proofreading skills
- Adobe InDesign and Creative Suite
- Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook
- Associate or bachelors degree in marketing communications business or related field. Equivalent experience considered.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation for local travel
Preferred
- AEC industry experience; engineering architecture construction or infrastructure consulting
- Public-sector pursuits; DOT county or municipal clients
- Deltek Vantagepoint or comparable CRM
- Experience coaching technical staff through shortlist presentations
Proposal writing and layout samples strongly encouraged; include a portfolio link on your resume or attach PDF samples.
Your First Year
90 Days | 6 Months | 12 Months |
You know the pursuit calendar the key technical staff and how Vantagepoint is set up here and are starting to lead pursuits. | Youre running mid-sized pursuits independently. Senior staff have stopped double-checking your compliance work. | Youve measurably improved something a template a content library turnaround time or win rate in a specific market. |
Location Travel and Hours
Hybrid schedule based out of our Indiana Kentucky Ohio or West Virginia offices. Occasional regional travel for conferences client events and meeting typically several times a year.
Proposal work runs on client deadlines. Most weeks are standard business hours; submission weeks occasionally run long. We plan ahead to keep that the exception not the norm.
Compensation and Benefits
Actual compensation depends on experience education qualifications and relevant skills.
Health & Wellness | Medical dental vision; company-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program |
Time & Flexibility | Hybrid schedule; generous PTO; seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday; paid parental and adoption leave |
Financial & Growth | 401(k) with company match; tuition reimbursement; |
Ready to Own the Pursuits That Build the Region
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About Company
GAI is a planning, engineering & environmental consulting firm serving clients in the energy, transportation, development, government & industrial markets.
