Proposal Coordinator / Marketing Specialist (Richmond, VA) (2 to 5 years) in Richmond, Virginia at Delta Airport Consultants
Job Description
As a Proposal Coordinator, you will help produce high-quality proposals in response to solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, etc) in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You’ll work with leaders and aviation professionals throughout the proposal development process, ensuring alignment with solicitation requirements and the proposal response plan while meeting required deadlines.
As an important member of the team, you’ll help keep everyone organized while soliciting input from internal and external stakeholders, including subconsultants. Coordinating the inclusion of proposal content, including photos, tables, infographics and graphics is another important part of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- RFQ / RFP Analysis: Thoroughly review and dissect RFQs and RFPs to determine submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and required schedules.
- Proposal Content Development: Assist with editing and proofreading original content, including project descriptions, firm profiles, executive summaries, and tailored resumes for technical staff.
- Layout and Design: Assist with design and formatting of proposal documents, graphics, covers and layout templates using Adobe InDesign, ensuring strict compliance with RFP guidelines and corporate branding standards.
- Process Management: Participate in kick-off meetings, help adhere to proposal schedules, coordinate with technical leads and subconsultants, and help ensure timely submissions.
- Database & Asset Maintenance: Help update and maintain the firm’s database with key marketing data, project profiles, and resumes.
- Collaboration: Work with principals, project managers, technical staff, and subconsultants to gather necessary technical data and marketing messaging.
- Quality Control: Assist with final compliance checks, proofreading, and quality control reviews for formatting, grammar and completeness.
- Production & Delivery: Coordinate electronic submissions (client portals, procurement sites) and physical print production/shipping when required.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: 2 to 5+ years of experience with proposal production within the A/E/C industry (Architecture, Engineering, or Construction).
- A/E/C Knowledge: Understanding of industry-specific terminology, standard forms (e.g. SF330 for federal projects), and procurement processes.
- Project Management: Proven ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Communications: Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with desktop publishing and Adobe InDesign, specifically. Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and PowerPoint.
- Reliable and self-disciplined
- Professional and highly organized
- Conscientious with keen attention to detail - checks and rechecks work to ensure quality
- Comfortable working autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines
- Ability to develop an understanding of our airport clients and engineering projects
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and subconsultants
Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. provides a competitive compensation package which includes but is not limited to the following:
- Base salary (including health insurance)
- Industry-leading employer retirement contributions with ownership component
- Paid leave
- Significant investments in professional development and education opportunities
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Reimbursement of business expenses including travel
The base salary range for entry-level candidates is anticipated to range from $65,000 to $75,000.
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
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