Senior Proposals and Marketing Specialist

PCL Construction•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry. We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career. As a Senior Proposals and Marketing Specialist for PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, Tempe, Arizona, you’ll have the opportunity to channel your forward-thinking mindset and passion for collaboration into high-impact work across diverse teams. If you thrive on the thrill of pursuing new opportunities, excel at crafting persuasive and informative content, and have a keen eye for impactful design, this role offers the perfect platform. Bring your creativity and drive to a position where strategy and storytelling come together.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
5-7 years’ experience as a proposal coordinator or in a related role (communications, marketing, visual communications).
Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills to effectively establishing the priorities and scheduling of work tasks
Outstanding attention to detail, good judgement, and able to problem-solve.
Outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills. Ability to develop grammatically sound, customized, technical and written content.
In-depth knowledge of proposal fundamentals and standard methodologies.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to lead and collaborate with a diverse group sensitively, thoughtfully, and respectfully.
Ability to establish, influence, and maintain relationships with decision makers and key partners.
Strong intuition for business understanding industry practices and new developments in construction process, delivery models, contract types).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent preferred.
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) practitioner certification, Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures proposals for clients identify differentiators while engaging the three levels of readership. Graphics are used for content improvement and enhancement which emphasizes the key messages.
Evaluates the narrative for relevance, comprehension, and applicability. Identifies any new narrative requirements with the appropriate partners to create them. New proposal narratives are created as the need arises.
Accurately proofs, edits, and rewords context to deliver a high-quality, compliant, error-free to meet the established timeline. Ensuring the content is written in a singular voice with messaging continuity throughout the document.
Owns the proposal planning process, including review of client requirements, development of proposal outline, and creation of timeline/assignments.
Conducts client background research to identify questions, concerns, and potential risks and advises strategic visioning and proposal planning stage.
Collaborates with internal client/partners to develop overall proposal strategy and applies it to the proposal in a manner that is compliant with the client requirements and consistent with district win strategy and/or corporate objectives/policies/goals.
Coordinates and leads the proposal strategy and planning sessions in collaboration with internal partners. Schedules and chairs the proposal kick-off meeting at the beginning of the pursuit phase.
Proactively tracks and maintains the communication including assignments for local & remote partners and the to ensure timelines are met.
Collaborating with the proposal team in preparation of presentation and interviews with prospective clients.
Participates and seeks involvement in outside professional organizations that support the proposal coordinator position.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions