Technical Writer - Construction Job at Manhattan Construction Company in Atlanta

Overview Be among the first 25 applicants. Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get competitive pay and benefits, a positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership, professional development and leadership programs, opportunities to work on exciting projects for your community, security and stability from a financially strong company, and growth opportunities through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies. Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com Position Summary The Construction Technical Writer role supports our project teams in developing compelling and persuasive proposal content, including technical writing such as project approaches and logistics plans to support strategic pursuit strategies and messaging. The ideal technical writer interviews project teams, probes with relevant questions to identify and communicate project challenges and solutions, and translates complex construction technical language into clear content for a non-technical audience. Major Duties & Responsibilities Collaborate with the Marketing Team to incorporate written content into RFQ, RFP, and award submission deliverables. Conduct interviews with project team members to identify project challenges and solutions and develop written content for marketing materials. Write and edit project approaches and logistics plans, incorporating winning strategies and demonstrating how these approaches help clients achieve their project goals. Translate technical construction language into clear, concise, and engaging content accessible to non-technical stakeholders. Ensure all written content aligns with the company brand voice and proposal guidelines. Work with leadership, marketing, and pursuit teams to ensure accuracy and relevance of proposal content. Edit and format content written by others, maintaining consistency in writing style and approach. Maintain boilerplate documents used for marketing, business development, and recruiting efforts. Conduct themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and Way We Work attributes. Other duties as assigned. Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines Understanding of basic business development principles and the go/no-go process. Knowledge of architecture, engineering, or construction industry terminology. Strong interviewing and research skills to gather detailed project information. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail. Ability to translate complex technical information into layman-friendly language. Experience incorporating winning strategies into proposal narratives. Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software; familiarity with AP and in-house style guides and ability to enforce style consistency. Exceptional attention to grammar and clarity in editing technical and marketing content. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple concurrent projects. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to provide editorial feedback to subject matter experts. Sense of urgency and time management. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Construction Management, or a related field. Minimum of five years of writing experience in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry. Working Conditions and Physical Efforts Ability to stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat; repeated movements may be required. Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls. Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects and tools. Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs. Occasional travel required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License). About Manhattan Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm providing preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Our portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Awards and recognition include: 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) ABC Top Performing Contractor (2019–2023) Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award National Safety Pinnacle Award (2017, 2021, 2022) 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine) We are under fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma. We focus on ethical conduct, safety, and fiscally sound decisions to support clients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. We have many tenured team members and long-standing client relationships. Attendance and Agency Notice Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters Manhattan Construction will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions through this site or company email addresses. Unsolicited candidates presented to Manhattan will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan will not be responsible for any fees or contractual relationships with unsolicited candidates. Manhattan only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and signed agreement. All contact with Manhattan from third parties must go through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact outside of the Human Resources Recruiting Department will cancel any future business relationships. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Manhattan Construction Company. Get notified about new Technical Writer jobs in Atlanta, GA. #J-18808-Ljbffr