Senior Proposals Coordinator

Company Overview
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary
The Senior Pursuit Coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting pursuit efforts, including complex, high-value pursuits, and driving proposal strategy for the assigned region. This role manages the full lifecycle of multi-disciplinary proposals, from kickoff through submission, while ensuring compliance, quality, and on-time delivery. The Senior Pursuit Coordinator shapes pursuit messaging, positioning, and win strategy, mentors staff, and collaborates with leadership to deliver high-quality, competitive submissions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with experience in A/E/C proposal development, and can manage multiple pursuits in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position reports to the regional Marketing Manager.

Location
Hybrid (minimum 3 days/week in office). Please submit a portfolio that showcases your writing skills and experience with InDesign layout.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage pursuits, including large, complex, high-profile, and strategic opportunities (e.g., major infrastructure, alternative delivery, and pursuits exceeding $100M)

Direct all phases of the pursuit lifecycle, from strategy development and kickoff through final submission and closeout

Develop and implement pursuit strategies, win themes, and messaging frameworks

Facilitate pursuit planning meetings, including capture, kickoff, and reviews (Pink/Red/Gold Team)

Collaborate with technical leadership to shape technical approaches and differentiate submissions

Oversee proposal development, ensuring compliance, quality, and strategic alignment

Lead proposal production efforts, including layout, graphics, and final delivery

Manage multiple concurrent pursuits with competing priorities and aggressive deadlines

Assist with presentation preparation

Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to junior marketing and pursuit staff

Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, and best practices

Support business development efforts, including market research and positioning strategies

Represent JMT at local, regional, and national conferences to promote initiatives, share knowledge, and network with industry professionals.

Required Skills

Advanced expertise in Adobe InDesign, with strong visual storytelling and layout capabilities

Demonstrated ability to manage large, high-pressure pursuits

Strong strategic thinking and ability to develop compelling pursuit narratives

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence teams, manage stakeholders, and drive deadlines

Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail

Proactive, confident, and solution-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, business, or related field

8+ years of A/E/C proposal/pursuit experience

Proven experience leading large, complex proposals

Strong understanding of public‑sector procurement and proposal processes

Experience contributing to pursuit strategy and positioning

Proficiency with CRM systems, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign), Microsoft Office

Candidates must demonstrate experience leading large, complex pursuits and managing multiple concurrent proposals in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

What Success Looks Like

Successfully leads high-value, strategic pursuits from start to finish

Improves win rates through stronger messaging and pursuit strategy

Effectively balances multiple large pursuits simultaneously

Serves as a trusted partner to technical and business leadership

Working Conditions
Work is performed on a hybrid schedule – a combination of office and remote work. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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