Writer and Marketing Proposal Specialist

Hoffman Construction Company • Lake Oswego, OR

1d • $65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This position is part of Hoffman’s in-house marketing team and will work directly with firm executives, marketing department leads, project managers, field staff, and graphic designers to write and develop winning proposals, articles, presentations, brochures, and award submittals. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter and strong project manager. They are an experienced storyteller with a passion for construction, architecture, and engineering.

Requirements

• Five+ (5+) years of industry or relevant experience (AEC marketing, journalism, grant writing) required.
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, and other written English skills.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to understand and transform industry jargon into clear and compelling storytelling.
• Deadline-oriented, with grace under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree (Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or other applicable discipline) preferred.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Expertise with project management tools and methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in preparing narrative content for proposals by collaborating with team members on key messaging, gathering information from subject matter experts, writing drafts, and incorporating feedback.
• Distill complex information gathered from multiple sources and combine it into a compelling, clear story that reads with a consistent voice. Crafting a narrative tailored to its unique audience and ensuring clarity.
• Meet proposal deadlines by mapping detailed requirements, establishing milestone schedules, communicating with others, and tracking all items to completion.
• Focus on continuous improvement: evaluating and re-designing process, approach, presentation, and finding a better way to the tell the story.
• Manage the organization of marketing collateral: boilerplate, project cut sheets, resumes, project portfolios, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level