Construction Industry)

SOCOTEC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SOCOTEC is seeking a Proposal Writer to support its expanding Buildings & Real Estate (BRE) team and specialized practices, including building envelope, sustainability, energy efficiency, code advisory, commissioning, fire/life safety, and special inspection and testing. The role develops and coordinates proposals and estimates under the direction of the Proposal Manager. The writer works independently while coordinating multiple proposals through regular interaction with clients and technical team leaders. The position is full-time and requires at least four days per week in the office, with up to one remote day per week. The Proposal Writer supports private- and public-sector proposals, helps strengthen marketplace relationships through high-quality proposals and collateral, and serves as an in-office resource for service line leaders. The work includes assessing client requirements, developing proposal scopes and fee estimates, gathering technical input, coordinating reviews, and ensuring complete, accurate proposal packages that reflect SOCOTEC’s expertise and meet client requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
1 to 2 years of experience in proposal writing and estimating.
Exceptional analytical, creative problem-solving, and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines while managing multiple proposals simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe InDesign.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at an architecture, engineering, marketing, or consulting firm.
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily team scrums to review proposal priorities and progress.
Review assigned proposal requests, assess requirements, and identify appropriate team leaders to provide input on scope and fees.
Develop technical proposals using existing templates and prepare corresponding estimates for level of effort and fees.
Conduct research, gather information, and attend meetings with service line leaders to ensure proposals reflect SOCOTEC’s expertise and competitive advantages.
Review proposals and estimates with technical team leaders, incorporate their input, and ensure compliance with client requirements.
Collaborate with internal Legal and Finance teams as necessary to produce complete proposal packages.
Collaborate with fellow proposal writers and review proposal language for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and spelling.
Contact clients and prospects to obtain information needed to develop proposals and confirm receipt.
Collect, enter, and maintain client and project data in the Deltek CRM platform.
Coordinate with the Proposal Team Manager to refine templates, narratives, and graphics based on client needs and regional feedback.