Proposal Assistant

Proposal Assistant Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. - 3.7 Lawrenceville, NJ Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Productivity software Full Job Description TPD's most valuable asset is our employees. We strive to cultivate our people by attracting, training, and retaining a highly skilled and experienced group of diverse professionals through investing in an attractive workplace, encouraging aggressive professional development, and promoting a flexible corporate culture. We have fostered a culture of inclusion by creating an environment where all individuals can thrive and succeed. We realize that our success is dependent upon the active engagement of each member of the organization. As a perennial Best Place To Work Firm, both at a state and national level, TPD's culture and practices emphasize our commitment to providing an outstanding work environment for our staff, as well as our focus on top-notch performance. Please join us in Moving Forward Together®. Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently looking for a full-time Proposal Assistant to aid in the team's proposal submissions and marketing admin-related efforts. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conduct New Jersey and possibly other states' websites searches for pertinent project advertisements on a daily basis.

Send company-wide notification emails:

Leads, Pursuits, Awards, etc. Print, bind, and mail packages for NJ Proposal Team. Maintenance, continuous upkeep, and utilization of informational databases, spreadsheets, and tracking tools to monitor TPD's qualifications, credentials, and project experience. Maintain/Update NJ Staff Licenses & Certification files. Maintain/Update/Create NJ Master Resumes. Maintain/Update/Create NJ Master Project Sheets. Maintain/Update/Create NJ Pointed Services Sheets. Assist the NJ Proposal Team in the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Qualifications (RFQs), Registration to do Business Packages, and similar responses from start to finish for various governmental agencies.

Administrative Tasks:

Main point person for ALL general office administrative duties such as: Mail, UPS, printing checks, ordering supplies, coordinating office events, etc. Main point person for any admin-related office duties requiring in-person assistance (other than printing & binding for NJ Proposal Team) when requested by other office personnel. Main point person to assist the NJ Managers with any contract document administration-related duties/documents preparation: (contract, letters, minutes).

New Hire onboarding support:

(Coordinating with HR, IT, and Marketing Teams), preparing the office space/cubicle, welcoming the new hires and getting headshot and signatures, requesting and filing certs, coordinating/ordering food for new hire lunches. Coordinate on and attend marketing events throughout the New Jersey region. Job Requirements Coursework, Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. NJ Notary License is a plus (can work with new hire to acquire if necessary). Up to two (2) years of experience in communications or marketing - proposal experience is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign) preferred but not required. Experience with SF 330 forms, technical writing, and A/E/C industry experience preferred, but not required. Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects and work independently or in a team setting. Ability to multi-task and successfully manage several projects under tight deadlines. Excellent writing skills. Impeccable attention to detail. Good interpersonal, communication and conceptual thinking skills. Willingness and ability to collaborate with entry level up to manager level engineers to prepare written materials and manage deadlines. Must be a team player and willing to fill in on other related duties as necessary. Don't meet every qualification or skill in the description? That's ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don't completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for, for this role or maybe for another open position. At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together ®.