Department: Marketing
Location: Richmond, VA
Description
Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a leading provider of professional civil engineering services to both the public and private sector. We are looking for an experienced
Proposal Coordinator to lead pursuit efforts; and to develop high quality proposals, qualifications submittals, presentations, and other marketing materials. Joining the RDA family will allow you to work alongside some of the area's brightest and most talented professionals. At RDA we pride ourselves on our strong values, our commitment and ability to build lasting relationships with our clients, and our commitment to service. We always strive to see each project through to successful completion. RDA supports employee goals and allows individuals to grow and take their career to the next level.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, write, verify, edit, proof, and format proposal documents, staff resumes, project descriptions, presentations, and marketing collateral ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Coordinate and conduct proposal kick-off meetings with project managers, principals, and other staff to strategize and prepare winning proposals/presentations
- Search for RFPs and track process progression in our system
- Attend pre-bid/proposal meetings, marketing/networking events, and conferences
- Assist with firm pre-qualifications and registrations
- Research and support marketing development activities
- Coordinate public relations activities (creating consistent social media content, developing press releases and announcements, preparing articles for newsletter, coordinating and applying for project awards/design submissions, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
- Occasional local travel
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, English, Communications, or an industry-related field
- A minimum of five years of recent A/E/C industry experience, including preparation of qualifications statements/proposals and expressions of interest in response to RFPs/RFQs as well as shortlist presentations and other marketing materials
- A thorough understanding of the proposal development process and knowledge of standard forms
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and work within tight deadlines
- Superb organization skills and ability to work independently and with a team
- Excellent grammar, writing, proofreading, and oral/communication skills required
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required
- Experience with Adobe InDesign is required
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud desktop publishing applications (Acrobat Pro DC, CC, Photoshop CC) is preferred
- Graphic design experience is preferred
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays
RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
