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Burns & McDonnell · 1 week ago

Proposal Strategist - Environmental Services (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Proposal Strategist for its Environmental Services group to lead proposal development for Request For Proposal releases and manage business development activities. The role involves collaborating with leadership to create value propositions, managing proposal content, and enhancing proposals with AI-driven insights.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and initiate proposal management plan, draft storyboards, develop proposal and win strategy, and delegate proposal team assignments

Develop proposal or qualifications content and utilize AI-based tools for drafting, editing, and enhancing proposal content, incorporating company standards and client-specific customizations

Lead proposal team meetings, including go/no-go decisions and proposal kickoff meeting, and drive team collaboration to inform proposal direction

Translate data into graphics and visuals creating engaging, visually appealing content

Lead color team reviews and adjust marketing materials in response to review and requests

Manage proposal schedule and package completed documents

Lead proposal layout in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign

Write proposal sales language including win themes, cover letters, executive summaries, project descriptions and resumes

Support the development and inclusion of metrics; including change orders, safety, budget, schedule, diversity goals, and community involvement activities

Perform post-submittal activities including short-list interviews and debrief meetings

Assist with the submittal for industry awards (ACEC; ENR) local trade or national trade publications

Support teams with conferences and trade shows. Procure booth, book sponsorships, prepare presentation materials and thought leadership. May occasionally support booth setup and preparation

Continuously explore and incorporate emerging technologies to improve proposal efficiency, accuracy, and market responsiveness

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Proposal ManagementAdobe InDesignCertified Proposal Management ProfessionalWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or related field

4 years in marketing, business development, or sales with a professional services firm

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Applicable years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement

Preferred

Experience at an A/E firm preferred

Proficiency with Adobe InDesign strongly preferred

Certified Proposal Management Professional -APMP preferred or equivalent

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

H1B Sponsorship

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