Capture Specialist, for COWI in North America

Cowi • New York, NY

90d

About The Position

COWI is seeking a Capture Specialist to help build impactful strategies for major infrastructure pursuits across North America. This role involves managing proposal development processes and collaborating across departments to secure key transportation, water, marine, and energy projects. The position is based in San Diego, California, and is a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid working arrangement. The Capture Specialist will work closely with a team of experts and report to the Business Development Director, contributing to significant projects in the region.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a marketing, business development, or proposal management function within a professional service firm.
• Comprehensive local San Diego market knowledge of clients, selection processes, and information sources.
• Proficient project management, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and negotiate with strong personalities.
• Strong business acumen and an innovative, creative approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced computer skills with Adobe Creative Suites and MS Office software.
• The ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of the entire proposal development process for assigned pursuits.
• Lead collaborative, integrated proposal teams to plan, develop, and deliver winning proposals.
• Support pursuit identification and capture plan development for the San Diego market.
• Collaborate with technical staff to produce high-quality proposals and marketing resources.
• Perform market research and track business development leads to identify new opportunities.
• Facilitate the development of lasting relationships with current and potential customers.
• Manage proposal resources and timelines to meet all production deadlines.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
• Full-time hires get a minimum of 3 weeks' vacation to start
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Paid sick leave
• Annual Fitness spending account
• Group RRSP program with company matching
• Personal and professional development fund
• Parking or public transit allowance
• Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Referral incentive program
• Frequent social events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree