Pursuits Specialist

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Rockville, MD

4d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pursuits Specialist provides critical support for the project procurement process and pursuit of new business. Daily responsibilities include developing and submitting multidisciplinary and collaborative proposals to a wide range of private and public sector clients. Coordinates proposal response and team assignments; supports proposal development and writing; writes and edits proposal narratives; and serves as proposal liaison to all Market Sector groups. Must champion + maintain DAVIS’ brand standards across the board.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing or Construction related field, or equivalent experience
At least five (5) years of previous experience
Minimum of two (2) years of which should be specifically with proposal and presentation development related responsibilities
Demonstrated high level of experience and understanding of private + public sector proposal process
Strong technical writing, editing and proof-reading experience
Strong experience level with GSA proposal forms and other technical government proposal preparation
Expert organizational and time management skills to coordinate projects and people, prioritize and track multiple projects simultaneously, and meet critical deadlines
Expert skill level + experience using MS office suite, various graphics and presentation programs (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite)
Strong ability to write creatively and to appeal appropriately to each audience with each message
Strong understanding of A / E / C industry, its dynamics and touchpoints

Nice To Haves

Related certifications a plus (APMP and / or LEED accredited)

Responsibilities

Manages the development of multiple proposals, including response production, layout, and final delivery
Provides strategic guidance and coaching throughout the proposal and presentation process
Writes, edits, and proofreads comprehensive narrative and proposal materials
Ensuring compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements
Maintains and updates project descriptions, employee resumes, and certifications
Leads presentation formatting and content development specific to each proposal
Supports and collaboration with Market Sectors and key DAVIS stakeholders to formulate and submit proposals
Creates templates, checklists, and boilerplate documents to support proposal development
Champions and maintains DAVIS’ brand standards across all materials
Stays current with DAVIS projects, potential projects, staffing, services, differentiators, experience, personnel information, and history