CDM Smith · 3 weeks ago
Senior Marketing and Proposal Specialist
CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Marketing & Proposal Specialist to lead the development of strategic, client-focused proposals and presentations. In this role, you’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to craft compelling content that highlights our unique approach and technical expertise.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies for marketing and business development efforts throughout the firm's West Central Region
Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials of a complex nature for our municipal water and environmental clients
Applying creativity/strategic vision and a theme-based approach to lead brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions
Updating information in the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals and qualification packages, and maintaining marketing and visual presentation information
Being actively involved in the CDM Smith marketing discipline group by participating on task forces and committees, as available
Developing business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training sources and associations membership and committee involvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
6 years of related experience
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Preferred
B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism or related degree
Previous experience working for an architectural, engineering, or construction firm
Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates
Ability to effectively coordinate projects by communicating with remote team members
Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by technical professionals
Practical experience in facilitating large and small groups in strategy and proposal development
The ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed
The ability to organize and negotiate on project schedules and manage multiple deadlines and assignments
Experience with business development/marketing process models (such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley)
Excellent command of grammar, the AP Style Manual, and spelling
Company
CDM Smith
Louis Perry Group (now CDM Smith) is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.