Senior Proposal Coordinator

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• Assisting the team with winning new business by supporting the proposal development process.
• Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading presentations, project descriptions, staff resumes, and marketing collateral.
• Applying creativity and strategic insight while leading brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions.
• Updating information in project descriptions/resumes/proposals/qualifications for the firm’s database.
• Working with graphic designers on covers, page layouts, and other graphic elements.
• Preparing teams for presentations and client interviews.
• Conducting market research and identifying new opportunities/projects for Volkert.
• Participating in and coordinating industry events and conferences to represent Volkert across all client bases and increase brand recognition.
• Knowing winning strategies and project approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree – English, Communications, History, Marketing, or Journalism preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience writing proposals in response to owner RFPs/RFQs in the engineering field.
• Aptitude for managing multiple, concurrent proposals from pre‑advertisement through submission in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly with a high level of accuracy, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Professional interpersonal skills with ability to work with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Must be detail‑oriented and self‑motivated.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; graphics skills and programs a plus.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite and Deltek strongly desired.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment; federal guidelines apply.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Volkert is employee‑owned and a Top‑100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on competitive compensation, a positive work/life balance, professional development opportunities, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace nationwide.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer‑Paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Thomas

A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one‑hundred‑year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering
• Location:
  
  Frisco, TX (Salary range: $80,000.00–$)