Proposal Coordinator - Central Job Opening

Requisition ID: 80517

Proposal Coordinator – Central

Position Overview:
Kiewit’s Central District is looking for a Proposal Writer/Coordinator with a strong writing background, who can integrate with our team and write/manage proposals for some of the most challenging civil infrastructure projects across the United States.

If you are looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, a position where you can work independently but also collaborate with teams, and assignments that provide variety and opportunity, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

On a daily basis you will support Kiewit’s technical and managerial staff in the development of effective written qualifications, proposals and other marketing collateral. This position demands a strong work ethic, initiative, and commitment to quality. You will work both individually and in a team environment, and you must have an interest in learning the ins and outs of building large infrastructure projects (highway, dams, roadways, bridges, etc.).

District:
Kiewit Central District specializes in heavy civil, transportation projects and self performs much of the work done including mass excavation, structures, paving and utilities as a part of often challenging and one of a kind projects for our clients.

Location:
This opportunity will support Kiewit infrastructure projects throughout the United States, out of our Denver, CO (Englewood, CO) office.

Responsibilities:
 Analyze and coordinate responses to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
 Collaborate with engineers, designers, and others to secure information for various writing assignments
 Outline, write, edit and organize proposal documents
 Coordinate with graphic designers to create proposal templates and infographics, such as tables, charts, maps, etc.
 Make accurate and timely edits and revisions to documents after reviews, and adjust schedules and plans as required
 Manage the proposal process for projects valued at more than $100 million, including pre-RFP planning/coordination, pursuit team organization, schedule management and leading document reviews
 Assist in total production and delivery of proposals
 Aid in creation of collateral materials for the district (e.g., newsletters, brochures, award submittals, etc.)
 Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time
 Willingness to work outside normal business hours when a deadline approaches
 Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate must have the following skills:
 Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and formatting skills
 Extreme attention to detail and organization
 Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks and multitask when necessary
 Ability to keep track of the “big picture,” but also maintain focus on the details to ensure quality
 Self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to adjust to work well with other professionals from various backgrounds
 Ability to be flexible, as work deadlines are client-driven and require some extended work hours or work days

Minimum Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications, or related field prefered
 3-7 years of experience in a related field
 Candidates must have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
 Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
 Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
 Show proof of eligibility for employment in the United States

Other common names for this role: Proposal Writer

About Kiewit
As one of North America's largest, most respected construction and engineering organizations, with 2018 revenues of $9 billion, Kiewit exists to make a difference. We improve and connect communities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico through complex projects in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building, industrial and mining. Our services are as diverse as the skills of our 20,000-strong workforce to whom we provide challenging, honest work in a caring and collaborative culture. A sense of adventure, pride and fulfillment is built into every career at Kiewit.

Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.