Job Title: Proposal Coordinator

As a Proposal Coordinator, you will work on some of the most challenging and exciting projects across North America. If you are looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, that offers the opportunity to work collaboratively, and that provides variety and opportunity, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

You will support the development of proposal documents for infrastructure projects ranging in value from $10M to more than $1B. The successful candidate will be a capable verbal and written communicator, have an interest in engineering and construction, and bring excellent organization and follow-through abilities. The role allows you to develop a multi-faceted set of skills, with the option to choose a writer or management track after several years of experience.

We offer diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, a collaborative work environment, and responsibility you won’t find just anywhere.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Proposal Services supports Kiewit’s Get Work efforts from qualifications through the interview phases. Team members enjoy working with a variety of pursuit teams across North America to develop winning strategies and content for each proposal. We work on pursuits procured using alternative-delivery models, including CMGC, design-build, progressive design-build, Alliance, and other best-value models. We take a collaborative and integrated approach to developing winning proposals through brainstorms, critical concept meetings, and regular proposal reviews.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to truly make a difference to the communities around us. Kiewit’s reach into a wide range of locations, markets, projects, and contract types will expand your horizon and accelerate your career. By joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success: we will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.

• Serve as a regional proposal resource working within a team to deliver high-quality, winning proposals
• Support the development of complex proposals
• Analyze and interpret documents (RFQ, RFI, RFP) and requirements to prepare and develop comprehensive response templates (compliance matrix, proposal outlines, schedule)
• Participate in kick-off meetings, milestone color reviews, and recovery periods
• Serve as section lead for proposal sections, developing content that meets requirements while ensuring consistency with win strategy
• Collaborate with and interview subject matter experts to secure information for various writing assignments to prepare compliant and compelling written proposal content
• Collaborate with the creative team to conceptualize and integrate compelling graphics to convey proposed solutions within SOQ/proposal responses
• Perform accurate and timely editing and quality control
• Understand and apply proposal methods and tools and consistently implement standard best practice processes
• Lead or assist in the production and on-time delivery of proposals (electronic and hard copy)
• Assist with maintaining, monitoring, and managing proposal database, files, and systems through appropriate information management systems
• Support and drive development and continuous improvement of best practices and templates, data platforms, and style guides

•  Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications, Journalism, English, Liberal Arts, Construction Management, Environmental Science; Associate degree in related field and 0-2 years of industry experience or a related field; or High school diploma or General education degree (GED) and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience
• Prior experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Adobe InDesign
• Some prior knowledge of or exposure to the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong writing capabilities and an interest in further developing these skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through
• Self-motived with ability to multitask and deliver results
• Comfortable with feedback
• Comfortable with deadlines

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.