Proposal Specialist

Location(s):
Remote

Practice/Department:
Marketing

Internal

Title:

Proposal Specialist III

Work Environment:
Remote

Compensation: $86,000 - $95,000*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented
, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation
.

Dudek is looking for a dynamic marketer who is interested in joining an employee‑owned company focused on shaping sustainable natural and urban environments. Our ideal proposal specialist has strong proposal writing and communication skills and knowledge of the AEC industry. This position focuses on leading the proposal process, collaborating with technical and subject matter teams to develop strategy and incorporate win themes in proposals.

Dudek’s marketing team is a centralized department that supports project teams to develop new work and market clients with our diverse service offerings. Our proposal specialist works closely with project managers and technical specialists to develop strong content for proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials, as needed.

• Leading the proposal process for projects of varying sizes and complexity, writing content, developing and maintaining proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices, and delivering completed proposals to clients before the specified deadline.
• Reviewing and editing proposal content for clarity, consistency, and accuracy. Evaluating content in proposals to satisfy RFP requirements and company brand standards.
• Conducting post‑submission close out of proposals.
• Supporting client interview preparation by working with the creative team to create figures/graphics to support proposal and presentation content.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Understanding Dudek services and capabilities to be a connector of information.
• Collaborating virtually with teams across Dudek.

• Consistent at delivering high‑quality work products and service within stated deadlines.
• Resourceful, proactive, and collaborative, with a customer‑oriented approach to coordination and has a keen eye for detail.
• Analytical with ability to make effective decisions in partnership with leadership.
• An experienced AEC marketer with proposal writing/management/coordination experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, English, related field, or relevant experience.
• 6+ years’ experience in proposals and writing and developing marketing content for the AEC industry.

• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint, Deltek Vantagepoint, and online meeting tools.
• Excellent proposal writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and prioritize multiple proposals and deadlines concurrently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet all deadlines.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse internal staff and teaming partners to provide clear, concise directions.
• Experience applying strategic thinking to proposal coordination.

Compensation: $86,000 - $95,000
* * Final agreed‑upon compensation will be based on a variety of…