Proposal Associate

CPG Beyond • Ashburn, VA

13d • $74,851 - $112,222 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Proposal Associate, Preconstruction-Estimation is responsible for assisting the Sales Team & Operations/Project Managers with the development of proposal packages for customer deliverables and assure all aspects of the final proposal deliverable is ready for distribution by the sales rep. Interacts & communicates with internal resources such as Estimation, Preconstruction, Engineering, OTS/Controls, CX and operations teams to produce the overall delivery proposals. Has professional appearance and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of general construction, mechanical, electrical, low voltage or trade school experience.
• Knowledge of Project Management/Bidding software Procore
• Must have a stable work history
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to communicate with Internal resources to determine their needs.
• Ability to forecast requirements, resources and projected timelines required to complete the deliverable.
• Basic accounting skills.
• Ability to work closely with management.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
• Good reasoning and logic skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Comfortable and persistent with follow up and accountability.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience is preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, journalism, engineering, or related degree.
• Experience in program/project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists sales personnel by obtaining the necessary data to assure the Preconstruction and estimation departments have what they need to compile the deliverable.
• Conducts weekly estimation deliverable meeting to assure all lines of business are aware of actions items to assure timely deliveries.
• Prepares Proposals for the following hierarchy business lines: Data Center Implementation (DCI) (Design Build Projects, Other Construction (Turnkey Projects), White Space Fit Out (TFO)), and Service Operations (SO) (Battery Install, Battery Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance / Testing, Facility Operations, HVAC Install, HVAC Maintenance, Monitoring, OTS/Controls, QA/QC and CX Services).
• Prepares proposals and participates in presentations, as necessary, in conjunction with the PreCon Managers/Estimators.
• Works with the marketing team to ensure we have the necessary components within our proposal package.
• Assists on startup package for project handoffs upon award for Sales Rep.
• Reviews awarded projects with Operations/Project Manager.
• Is responsible for assisting in special projects.
• Advocates and enforces proper safety measures in all company operations.
• Travel

Benefits

• CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level