Senior Proposal Writer

SOCOTEC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth. SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®. We are seeking a Senior Proposal Writer in Fort Lauderdale, FL to join our national proposals team. This is a full-time role with the expectation that a minimum of 4 days per week are in-office, with up to one day per week remote. This role will be integral to supporting SOCOTEC’s specialized building envelope, sustainability, energy efficiency, commissioning, and forensic/infrastructure practices, with a specific focus on developing proposals for private-sector, public-sector and municipal clients and serving as an in-office resource for multiple service line leaders. The Senior Proposal Writer will develop and coordinate request for proposal response packages in InDesign, proposal documents, and estimates under the direction of the Proposal Team Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in proposal writing, estimating, and qualifications preparation, preferably within an architecture, engineering, or consulting firm with public-sector experience.
Exceptional organizational and written communication skills, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing deadlines while juggling multiple proposals.
Comfortable collaborating in-office with technical leaders across multiple disciplines.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Nice To Haves

Established knowledge of Florida municipalities, state agencies, and public-sector procurement processes strongly preferred.
Experience in architecture, engineering, or related field desirable.
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint desirable.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily team scrum to review proposal priorities and progress.
Review assigned qualification and proposal requests, assess requirements, and identify appropriate service line leaders to provide input on scope and fees.
Develop technical proposals and qualifications packages tailored to RFP/RFQ procurement requirements and local client expectations.
Conduct research, gather information, and attend meetings with service line leaders to ensure proposals reflect SOCOTEC’s expertise and competitive advantages.
Maintain familiarity with regional procurement practices (Florida towns, state agencies, and institutions) to strengthen responsiveness and positioning.
Review proposals and estimates with technical team leaders; update according to their input and ensure compliance with client requirements.
Collaborate with internal Legal and Finance teams to produce complete packages.
Provide quality control review of proposals prepared by other team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
Serve as a liaison with local clients and prospects to obtain clarifications, confirm proposal receipt, and support relationship-building efforts.
Collect, enter, and maintain client and project data in our CRM platform (Deltek).
Coordinate with the Proposal Team Manager to refine templates, narratives, and graphics based on client needs and regional feedback.