LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Proposal Specialist to lead complex proposal efforts for large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented marketing professional with advanced InDesign expertise and deep experience producing compelling, compliant proposals in the A/E/C industry.
The Senior Proposal Specialist will manage proposals from start to finish—translating strategy into strong visual layouts, coordinating cross-functional contributors, and ensuring polished, client-focused submissions.
Key Responsibilities
Translate proposal strategy and vision into compelling, brand-compliant layouts and graphics
Lead proposal planning, including schedules, responsibility matrices, and content outlines
Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and refine proposal narratives
Review narratives for compliance, clarity, relevance, and messaging consistency
Proofread, edit, and rewrite content to ensure a singular voice and error-free submissions
Manage timelines and proactively track deliverables across local and remote teams
Identify process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance proposal efficiency
Mentor junior proposal team members on best practices and design standards
Coordinate interview materials and support interview preparation when required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred
7+ years of experience in proposal coordination or proposal management
Strong preference for experience in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (A/E/C)
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign required; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills
Strong writing, editing, and communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines
Preferred Certifications
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) or similar
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The Senior Proposal Specialist will manage proposals from start to finish—translating strategy into strong visual layouts, coordinating cross-functional contributors, and ensuring polished, client-focused submissions.
Key Responsibilities
Translate proposal strategy and vision into compelling, brand-compliant layouts and graphics
Lead proposal planning, including schedules, responsibility matrices, and content outlines
Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and refine proposal narratives
Review narratives for compliance, clarity, relevance, and messaging consistency
Proofread, edit, and rewrite content to ensure a singular voice and error-free submissions
Manage timelines and proactively track deliverables across local and remote teams
Identify process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance proposal efficiency
Mentor junior proposal team members on best practices and design standards
Coordinate interview materials and support interview preparation when required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred
7+ years of experience in proposal coordination or proposal management
Strong preference for experience in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (A/E/C)
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign required; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills
Strong writing, editing, and communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines
Preferred Certifications
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) or similar
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