SOCOTEC is a leading architectural consulting firm providing specialty services for high-profile buildings. Our New York office is seeking a Proposal Writer for our expanding team. Our team supports specialized building envelope consulting services.
SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.
Job Description
SOCOTEC is looking for a proposal writer and marketing assistant to join the Marketing Team to assist in writing and preparing proposals and qualification-based proposal submissions. This includes gathering information, preparing deliverable schedules, assisting with fee estimates, working with sub-consultant teams, formatting documents according to the company’s policy, and obtaining approval before sending the proposal to the appropriate sources. This position will be responsible for several tasks to support the marketing needs of the firm. Candidate will report directly to the Marketing Director.
Your Responsibilities:
Meet deadlines by being capable of prioritizing responsibilities and balancing workload
Prepare, edit, and revise proposals according to feedback and notes given by technical staff and fellow proposal writers
Use company templates for proposals in order to maintain consistency within the department
Conduct research, gather information, and attend meetings that may be needed for a specific proposal
Create graphics and visuals for proposal submissions and/or pitch presentations
Understand how to read and interpret a Request for Proposal (RFP)
Ensure that proposals & materials maintain a consistent tone and voice
Provide timely follow-up on submitted proposals
Regularly update the Firm’s Marketing materials
Prepare & post on the Firm’s social media platforms marketing content to highlight relevant work experience (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
Provide updates for posting to the Firm’s website
Edit and manage proposal information in Firm’s Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)
Work as part of a team to offer suggestions for improvements or ways to streamline the process
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with focus in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field
Proficient in all Microsoft and Adobe Programs
2-3 years experience in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction industry
Track record of writing successful proposals in a relevant field may be advantageous
Outstanding research, organization, written communication, proofreading skills, and extremely detailed oriented
Be able to work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
Be able to work on and help manage multiple proposals at a time
Great verbal communication and public speaking skills
Strategic planning knowledge and abilities'
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary Range: $55K-75K
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Writing/Editing
Industries
Real Estate
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