Proposal Specialist I Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America Job Summary As dedicated resources within each operating group (Transportation, Industrial, Building, and Renewables), proposal specialists support Sundt’s efforts to win work by creating winning pursuit deliverables. Working alongside pursuit leaders and business development personnel, proposal specialists create best-in class proposals and presentations. This person will be highly motivated, have strong organizational and proven proposal skills, and strong industry knowledge. Key Responsibilities 1. Actively participates in quality control process, including performing research or information-gathering as required to resolve issues, and supports efficiencies to improve the overall pursuit process. 2. Maintains and reinforces standards set forth in Sundt’s Brand Guidelines, Style Guide, Pursuit Process Guidelines, etc. 3. Provides overall management of each assigned deliverable’s design and production process with responsibility for quality, scheduling, and on-time delivery. 4.

Senior Level:

Able to effectively manage complex pursuits independently. 5.

Senior Level:

Performs all listed responsibilities with minimal oversight. 6.

Senior Level:

Serves as a subject matter expert for pursuit-related deliverables and shares industry best practices. 7. Serves as lead coordinator of individual pursuit-related deliverables (i.e., prequalification materials, SQQ/proposals, and presentation materials), with responsibility to write or develop key sections. 8. Supports Sundt’s Content and Data Management efforts by capturing all pursuit-related deliverables and information in accordance with Pursuit Process Guidelines. 9. Works with other pursuit team members to help develop and craft consistent messaging, layouts, and presentations of Sundt themes, as well as building upon win strategies, ideas, skills, and capabilities. Minimum Job Requirements 1. 1-3 years of marketing/proposal experience in A/E/C industry; 4-7 years for Senior position eligibility. 2. Additional professional or technical certifications ideal. 3. Bachelor of marketing, English, communications, journalism, or similar preferred. 4. Must be a skilled writer and able to effectively communicate highly technical concepts, terms and processes to varying audiences. 5. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite programs required; knowledge of full Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator, and Cosential (or other CRM database) preferred.

Note:

Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements 1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis 2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures 3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis 4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day 5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis. 6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day. 7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level Non-Safety Sensitive Note:

Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly) Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day Flexible Time Off (FTO) Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Workplace Wellness Programs Mental Health Program Life and Disability Insurance Employee-Owner Perks Educational Assistance Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee-Owner’s program