Senior Proposal Coordinator - WA

Job Description
For Abbott, this isn’t just another proposal role, it’s a chance to join a team where your creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality make a real impact. Excellence is part of our DNA, and we’re looking for a talented Proposal Coordinator to help us bring our projects and people to life through compelling proposals and marketing materials.

Key Responsibilities

You have high standards: care deeply about producing great work, organized, thorough, and committed to getting the details right.

Eye for design & layout: know what looks good on a page, structure content for readability and engagement, comfortable using templates and tools.

Write like a pro: clear thinker, gather and edit copy for clarity, tone, grammar; turn technical info into readable content.

Team player: responsive, flexible, collaborative, enjoy working closely with others to meet deadlines and goals.

Strategic mindset: see the big picture, ask smart questions beforehand.

Industry knowledge: familiar with construction terms such as topping out, precast, tilt‑up, design‑build.

Actively learns about Abbott’s portfolio, services, and market needs through reading past proposals, training, discussions with peers and BD partners.

Provides marketing support to key initiatives through creation of deliverables focused on technical capabilities and benefits.

Coordinates development of non‑proposal support materials such as brochures, presentations, ensuring consistency of message and adherence to quality and brand standards.

Applies knowledge of Abbott’s overall service offerings including strategic initiatives.

Supports and leads pursuit teams to advance positioning and deliver proposals that resonate with clients; coordinates all aspects of pursuits including team coordination, messaging, formatting, proofreading, graphics coordination, editing, quality reviews, compliance, brand adherence, and efficient production.

Contributes to content development for proposals and other collateral pieces under supervision.

Supports action planning and progress tracking.

Conducts research to identify best Abbott qualifications (experience matrix, project descriptions, resumes) and competitor information.

Responds to requests for information and client research assistance.

Helps create and maintain well‑organized, accessible, up‑to‑date qualification statements, project descriptions, and resumes that reflect firm strengths and client benefits; includes writing, researching, and editing.

Handles proposal "break down" and "unpacking": updates to Cosential, shares new content via AdobeCC or boilerplate library.

Develops proficiency creating proposals as well as other sales and marketing deliverables, with clear processes.

Gains reputation for consistently high customer service.

Reviews best practices and products, adopts ideas into BD support and proposal efforts.

Seeks input, identifies development opportunities, leverages resources.

Understands and supports compliance with Abbott’s capture planning.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Business, or related field (or equivalent education and experience).

3–5 years of experience in proposal and presentation planning and coordination, page layout, drafting tailored proposal content, graphics development, and editing; AEC industry experience preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with emphasis on persuasive writing and presentation ability; experience coaching others in interviews/presentations preferred.

Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits
The full salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with employer match, life & AD&D insurance, long‑term disability, short‑term disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, home & auto insurance, family support, pre‑tax paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, time away benefits, paid holidays, group legal, employee stock purchase plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee assistance program.

EEO Statement
Abbott Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us
Since 1983, Abbott Construction has built more than buildings. We’ve built a culture shaped by professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to doing great work. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices in Tacoma and Pasadena, California, our teams serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and hospitality. Grounded in the pillars of collaboration, integrity, and excellence, Abbott has earned a reputation for delivering an exceptional construction experience—for our people, clients, design partners, and trade partners alike.

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