Proposal Lead/Technical Writer

7 days ago


Tempe, United States Caliente Construction Inc. Full time

Position: Marketing Proposal Lead / Technical Writer

Reports to: Director of Marketing

Status: Exempt


JOB SUMMARY:

The Marketing Proposal Lead is responsible for enhancing the Company’s business development efforts by leading the RFQ proposal response, subsequent interview preparation, and other marketing functions. An ideal candidate is a proficient, creative writer that possesses a natural curiosity about the Company’s pursuits and will translate that information into winning strategies.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Supports the creative development and production of marketing deliverables including RFQ/RFP responses, presentations, and other marketing deliverables
  • Stays current with RFQ opportunities through vendor websites and other databases and assesses the RFP requirements
  • Ability to research and formulate value-added responses for construction approach based on research and input from project team members, focusing on the unique needs of each client
  • Assists with the development of the written and graphic strategy for public and private proposals; ability to tell stories about clients, employees, projects and Caliente as a whole
  • Ensures compliance with RFQ/RFP requirements and coordinates the physical and/or electronic production and submittal of proposals and prequalification documents
  • Attends proposal pre-submittal meetings and/or schedules attendance for other team members
  • Provides original written proposal content in coordination with other team members for resumes, organizational charts and other specialized sections
  • Creates interview strategy; coaches and prepares the project team for interviews
  • Organizes and maintains all proposal and marketing data, including information on prospects, clients, competitors, written and visual material reference files, proposal boilerplate materials, and other dynamic data in CRM software
  • Attends customer debriefs, as necessary
  • Assists with event coordination for trade shows, conferences, open houses, and other Company events
  • Supports the general office needs with collateral design and production of items such as report covers, banners, ads, and other design and printing needs
  • Cross-trains other Marketing team members, as necessary
  • Other duties, as assigned


FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Four-year degree in Marketing, Journalism or associated field of study and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in proposal and graphic design for the architectural/engineering/construction (AEC) industry
  • Proficient with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and MS Office. Knowledge of CRM software and construction programs highly desired
  • Demonstrated ability to reinforce Caliente’s brand through high-quality text and graphic storytelling
  • Strong marketing experience with willingness to take risks and push the envelope, trying innovative tactics to keep the Company ‘Best in Class’
  • Solid writing and editing capabilities with the ability to bring technical data to life
  • Visionary thinking with the ability to provide guidance and leadership to junior team members
  • Creative, self-motivated with attention to detail and focus on quality of results
  • Organized and reliable with strong time management and planning skills to succeed in a deadline driven environment
  • Team player with the ability to recognize how individual actions affect the team as a whole
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible and adaptable to changes to planned tasks or schedule


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work 40 hours per week or more, if required
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs. unassisted
  • May require repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers
  • May require prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing throughout workday
  • Valid driver license and proof of insurability required when job duties require use of motor vehicle
  • Requires exercising discretion in decision making and maintaining strict confidentiality with respect to applicant, employee, and Company proprietary information


The preceding covers the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties that may be required from day-to-day.


Caliente Construction, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.



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