S.B. Ballard Construction Company, a leading General Contractor/Construction Manager servicing the Mid-Atlantic region, headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA seeks an experienced Proposal Writer/Coordinator. Ideally, we are seeking a skilled storyteller who can craft a compelling narrative about buildings before they exist, someone who can create documents and marketing materials that reach people to engage, educate and excite them. The Proposal Writer/Coordinator will develop all materials associated with Statement of Qualification (SOQ) packages, technical proposals, and interview presentations. As a protector of the Ballard brand, the proposal professional will verify that all collateral is aligned with company-wide branding and templates.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Lead the writing, review, editing, layout and production of proposal solicitation responses that include a minimum of the following:

• Proposal Kickoff Meeting and Strategy Session
• Proposal Plan and Schedule with all Stakeholders
• Proposal Responsibility Matrix and associated milestone due dates
• Proposal format development approval to include Table of Contents
• Proposal writing/editing tailored to the Client from input of Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)
• Proposal Quality Review and Compliance Check

· Manage the full life cycle of the proposal process from start to finish with support from the Business Development, Marketing and Estimating team. This process begins with the proposal strategy session and continues through production and submission of the proposal to include printing and binding.

· Develop the ability to tell stories: stories about clients, projects, people and SBBCC, and incorporate these stories into written narratives and supporting graphics within proposals that address the unique needs of each client.

· Demonstrate strong time management and planning skills and excel in a deadline-driven environment

· Foster relationships and work collaboratively with different departments within SBBCC and externally with third-party partners to produce high-quality print and digital materials that reinforce the SBBCC brand with effective communication.

· Be accountable and comfortable rolling up your sleeves with a strong attention to detail and thrive on getting things done in an organized manner.

· Collaborate with project teams to develop a project interview/presentation strategy; lead the development of project interview materials and ensure the project presentation team is well prepared.

· Interview both internal and external SMEs and develop proposal narratives that are clear, concise, RFP compliant and are easy for the layman proposal evaluator to understand.

· Develop and maintain sector specific marketing content such as project narratives, graphics, photography, and video for use in proposals, brochures, company website, social media, etc.

· Collect, organize, and maintain all critical data for SBBCC project profiles and team member resumes

· Prepare and produce compelling award submissions and strive to improve standard best practices and procedures, recommend hardware/software solutions to improve proposal quality and efficiency of the project pursuit process.

· Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with a specific focus on Word and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Creative Cloud with a focus on InDesign and Photoshop.

· Continually strive to improve proficiency with personal writing skills and associated writing/graphic software.

· Represent SBBCC at industry related trade shows and conferences locally and at out of town locations.

· Develop a strong understanding of the A/E/C industry and SBBCC’s capabilities across each of the many different project sectors.

· Seek and participate in industry related training and/or educational opportunities and industry related professional organizations and networks.

· Other duties as assigned to support the Marketing and Project Development team.

Qualifications and Skills

· Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

· 4-6+ years of proposal/pursuit management experience in the construction or engineering industry

· A self-starter and leader with the initiative, skill, and personal commitment required to concurrently manage multiple projects and details and bring tasks and projects to full completion.

· Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills (written and oral).

· Ability to PERSONALLY GENERATE/write/develop creative, compelling (and winning) written responses to requests and solicitations.

· A thorough understanding of proposal and presentation best practices and tools, including conveying messages, themes, discriminators, and responses to evaluation criteria.

· A solid working knowledge of desktop publishing software and graphics programs (Adobe Creative Suite), word processing programs (Microsoft Word) and presentation software (PowerPoint)

· A working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, etc.

· Strong writing, editing and graphic design/layout skills.

· Must be currently residing within commuting distance of S. B. Ballard’s main office in Virginia Beach, VA.

The summary of essential duties and responsibilities listed above is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at our discretion. The salary for this position is based on experience as well as a variety of other factors negotiated during the offer process. We are a drug free workplace and all applicants considered for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check prior to commencing employment. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apply today and check out our portfolio of projects at https://www.sbballard.com/portfolio/for further information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in Hampton Roads?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• construction or engineering: 4 years (Preferred)
• proposal writing: 4 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 4 years (Preferred)
• PowerPoint: 4 years (Preferred)
• SharePoint: 4 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Teams: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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