Proposal Coordinator

Blach Construction•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Proposal Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the company’s marketing and business development initiatives. This position demands creativity, collaboration, attention to detail, and exceptional writing skills, as the primary focus is creating materials that support and ultimately help secure new business opportunities and projects. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while collaborating with various departments.

Requirements

Ability to effectively prioritize and manage a diverse workload in a fun, but deadline-driven and fast-paced environment
Excellent written, interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
Flexible, detail-oriented, self-starter/team player committed to quality
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required.
Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years relevant experience in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction fields preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with Unanet (Cosential) or similar CRM system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally with the BDM team, internal departments, and external partners to create engaging print and digital materials that strengthen pursuits and help secure new projects.
Create qualifications packages, proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials that promote the Blach brand, showcase firm capabilities, and highlight key projects.
Design engaging graphics and infographics to effectively communicate ideas and enhance visual storytelling.
Evaluate and interpret RFQ and RFP requirements to craft strategic, customized responses that align with client objectives and ensure complete, compliant submissions.
Collaborate closely with the Business Development and Marketing (BDM) team and other departments to develop clear, compelling technical and proposal content aligned with Blach’s value proposition and client needs.
Contribute to the development and execution of proposal capture strategies that strengthen pursuit efforts.
Provide support for CRM administration, including data entry, reporting, and knowledge management.
Offer general support for marketing and business development initiatives, including research, event planning and execution, seasonal client engagement efforts, and other related activities.

Benefits

a highly competitive base salary
an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service)
holidays, and sick leave
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
profit-sharing
long-term disability insurance
cash bonuses based upon performance
student loan paydown assistance
paid parental leave
professional development and education assistance
credit union membership
wellness reimbursement
professional affiliations