Proposal Coordinator II

General Summary
This position is responsible for overseeing & coordinating preparation of individual proposals as assigned to ensure winning submissions.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Coordinate the preparation of proposals as assigned with external and internal partners in accordance with Granite processes and procedures to ensure the resulting submission satisfies all relevant criteria while presenting Granite in the best possible manner

Write and/or edit proposals as required to ensure that the resulting submission is accurate and that Granite is presented in the best possible manner

Maintain proposal databases as assigned to ensure data is accurate, up to date and available on an as needed basis.

Prepare material and presenters for both internal and external presentations

Participate in client debriefings on both successful and unsuccessful pursuits & prepare summaries to ensure continuous improvement on future proposals

Prepare marketing materials as requested

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Similar Field preferred

Work Experience

Five (5) years prior professional experience in technical writing and/or proposal preparation required.

Prior experience in construction or engineering proposal preparation desirable

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Ability to co-ordinate and manage personnel who are not direct reports through influence

Superior technical writing skills

Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Highly organized

Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Works well independently or in a team environment

Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an unfamiliar environment

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Travel required.

Must be able to work efficiently in both a team-based environment or independently, depending on the project.

Must be flexible to changing needs and assignments and able to adjust to last-minute requests to ensure responsiveness to needs of proposal.

Benefits
We offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, and special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, with 100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range
$83,971.00 - $125,957.00, Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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