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Senior Pursuits & Proposal Specialist (General Contractor)

Jobot

Saint Paul, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe InDesign, Bid Packages, Brand Messaging, Brand Strategy, Business Development, Business Journalism, Business Operations, Coaching, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Database Marketing, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Editing, Higher Education, Intelligence Gathering, Leadership, Legal, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Proofreading, Proposal Development, Proposal Schedule, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Writing, Time Management
LOCATION
Saint Paul, MN
POSTED
1 day ago
Join a top tier General Contractor in an all encompassing marketing, business development, and preconstruction role

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ross Theel
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Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a full-service commercial construction and specialty contracting firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects across federal, commercial, civil, industrial, and higher education markets. Founded in the late 1970s, this company has built its success on a “partner-first” philosophy, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, accountability, and long-term client relationships. The organization is known for tackling challenging projects with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a Senior Pursuits & Proposal Specialist to lead strategic proposal development efforts and help position the organization for continued success in competitive markets.

Why join us?

Join a respected and growing construction organization with a strong pipeline of impactful projects
Collaborate with executive leadership, operations teams, and business development professionals on high-visibility pursuits
Play a critical role in shaping the company’s brand, messaging, and win strategy
Opportunity to work on complex federal, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial opportunities
Be part of a culture that values teamwork, innovation, communication, and continuous improvement
Competitive compensation package, strong benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your creativity and strategic thinking are highly valued
Gain exposure to large-scale design-build, negotiated, and competitive procurement processes

Job Details

Responsibilities:
Lead the development, coordination, and production of high-quality proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and pursuit materials
Manage proposal schedules, deliverables, and deadlines across multiple concurrent pursuits
Collaborate with business development, operations, marketing, and executive teams to develop compelling win strategies and messaging
Write, edit, and tailor proposal content to align with client requirements and project opportunities
Coordinate the collection of technical content, resumes, project profiles, and supporting documentation from internal stakeholders
Ensure all proposal submissions are accurate, compliant, visually polished, and delivered on time
Support interview preparation efforts, including presentation development, rehearsal coordination, and messaging strategy
Maintain and improve proposal templates, pursuit databases, and marketing collateral
Assist with market research, competitor analysis, and client intelligence gathering
Help drive continuous improvement initiatives related to proposal processes, branding, and pursuit strategy
Support CRM management and business development tracking efforts as needed

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, Construction Management, or related field preferred
5+ years of proposal coordination, pursuit management, or marketing experience within the construction, engineering, architecture, or professional services industry
Strong experience managing complex RFP, RFQ, and interview processes
Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign preferred
Experience with CRM and proposal management platforms is a plus
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience supporting design-build, federal, or negotiated construction pursuits
Familiarity with construction industry terminology and procurement processes
APMP certification or related professional development is a plus
Experience developing strategic messaging and interview coaching materials
Ability to contribute to broader marketing and branding initiatives beyond proposal development

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com