Proposal Writer
Company: Olameter Corporation
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
The Proposal Writer is a key player driving new business
opportunities by creating high-quality proposals, presentations,
and marketing materials within company guidelines, all in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.This position will work
diligently in a collaborative environment, across all internal
departments to gather the necessary information, define the scope
of work, and craft the intricate details to ensure the full life
cycle of the proposal process. This will involve assisting with
researching active Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for
Information (RFIs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs), as well as
showcasing proven technical writing skills in the drafting,
editing, formatting, and submitting of proposal responses.
Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work in a
deadline- driven environment are crucial for the success of this
position and for overall business development. This role will
require proven skills with writing software including expertise
with using Adobe InDesign and other writing software. You will also
be responsible for maintaining project timelines, uploading and
updating bid records in Salesforce, and ensuring all proposals are
submitted on time prior to set deadline dates. The ideal candidate
will demonstrate excellent technical writing skills and the ability
to work effectively at all levels of the organization. A proactive,
detail-oriented approach is essential to ensure the timely delivery
of high-quality work that supports business development.
Proposal Writer Responsibilities:
- Prepare and write comprehensive proposals for turn-key projects
that include design, procurement, construction, and
commissioning.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other
stakeholders to gather relevant project information and
specifications.
- Conduct thorough research on industry trends, competitors, and
project requirements to enhance proposal quality and
competitiveness.
- Analyze client needs and translate them into actionable
proposal elements.
- Coordinate with various departments, including design,
procurement, and construction teams, to ensure proposal alignment
with project execution plans.
- Assist in defining project scopes, timelines, and budgets
within proposals.
- Develop clear, concise, and compelling technical narratives
that highlight the company's strengths and capabilities regarding
turn-key solutions.
- Create necessary documentation, appendices, and presentations
to support submission requirements.
- Ensure proposals meet all client specifications and adhere to
regulatory and quality standards.
- Review and edit proposals for clarity, accuracy, and
persuasiveness.
- Participate in pre-proposal meetings and presentations to
establish rapport with potential clients and understand their
expectations better.
- Address client inquiries and revise proposals based on feedback
received.
- Gather and analyze feedback on submitted proposals and
contribute to the refinement of proposal processes and
templates.
- Stay updated on best practices in proposal writing and changes
in the turn-key project landscape.
- Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for client
pitch meetings, ensuring that key messages from the proposal are
effectively communicated.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering,
Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of proposal writing experience within the
construction or engineering sectors, specifically focusing on
turn-key projects.
- Strong understanding of design-procure-construct-commission
processes and related terminology.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to
tailor messages for various audiences.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage
multiple proposals simultaneously.
- Proficiency in proposal software and Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
and independently under tight deadlines.
Working Conditions:
- Exposed to a normal office environment the role may involve
sitting for extended periods, utilizing phones, computers,
printers, and general office equipment.
---En tant que R--dacteur de Propositions sp--cialis-- dans les
projets cl-- en main, vous serez responsable de l'--laboration de
propositions convaincantes int--grant les phases de conception,
d'approvisionnement, de construction et de mise en service.
Travaillant en --troite collaboration avec les ing--nieurs, les
chefs de projet et les --quipes transversales, vous collecterez des
informations essentielles pour r--diger des r--cits persuasifs
mettant en valeur les capacit--s de notre entreprise. Votre r--le
sera crucial pour traduire les d--tails techniques en propositions
claires et concises adapt--es aux besoins des clients, tout en
veillant -- ce que toutes les exigences du projet, les d--lais et
les budgets soient respect--s. En plus de la r--daction, vous
effectuerez des recherches sur les tendances du secteur et les
concurrents, analyserez les besoins des clients et am--liorerez en
continu les processus de r--daction de propositions. Ce r--le
implique --galement de participer aux r--unions avant la
proposition, de soutenir les pr--sentations aux clients et
d'interagir avec les parties prenantes afin d'assurer un processus
de soumission de propositions fluide.Responsabilit--s g--n--rales :
- Pr--parer et r--diger des propositions compl--tes pour des
projets cl-- en main, incluant la conception, l'approvisionnement,
la construction et la mise en service.Collaborate with project
managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather relevant
project information and specifications.
- Collaborer avec les chefs de projet, les ing--nieurs et autres
parties prenantes pour recueillir des informations et
sp--cifications pertinentes sur le projet.
- Mener des recherches approfondies sur les tendances du secteur,
les concurrents et les exigences des projets afin d'am--liorer la
qualit-- et la comp--titivit-- des propositions.
- Analyser les besoins des clients et les traduire en --l--ments
concrets dans les propositions..
- Coordonner avec les diff--rents d--partements, y compris les
--quipes de conception, d'approvisionnement et de construction,
pour s'assurer que les propositions sont en ad--quation avec les
plans d'ex--cution des projets.
- Contribuer -- la d--finition des port--es, des d--lais et des
budgets des projets dans les propositions.
- D--velopper des r--cits techniques clairs, concis et
convaincants qui mettent en avant les forces et capacit--s de
l'entreprise en mati--re de solutions cl-- en main
- Cr--er la documentation n--cessaire, les annexes et les
pr--sentations pour soutenir les exigences de soumission.
- S'assurer que les propositions respectent toutes les
sp--cifications des clients et sont conformes aux normes
r--glementaires et de qualit--.
- Revoir et --diter les propositions pour en garantir la clart--,
l'exactitude et la force persuasive.
- Participer aux r--unions et pr--sentations avant la proposition
pour --tablir une relation avec les clients potentiels et mieux
comprendre leurs attentes.
- R--pondre aux questions des clients et r--viser les
propositions en fonction des retours re--us
- Recueillir et analyser les retours sur les propositions
soumises et contribuer -- l'am--lioration des processus et mod--les
de proposition.
- Se tenir -- jour des meilleures pratiques en mati--re de
r--daction de propositions et des --volutions du secteur des
projets cl-- en main.
- Assister -- la pr--paration de documents de pr--sentation pour
les r--unions de pr--sentation aux clients, en veillant -- ce que
les messages cl--s de la proposition soient bien communiqu--s.
- Effectuer toutes autres t--ches assign--es.Qualifications:
- Dipl--me de baccalaur--at en gestion de la construction,
ing--nierie, administration des affaires, communications ou dans un
domaine connexe.
- Minimum de 3 -- 5 ans d'exp--rience en r--daction de
propositions dans les secteurs de la construction ou de
l'ing--nierie, en se concentrant sp--cifiquement sur les projets
cl-- en main.
- Bonne compr--hension des processus de
conception-approvisionnement-construction-mise en service et de la
terminologie associ--e.
- Capacit-- bilingue -- parler -- la fois anglais et
fran--ais.
- Excellentes comp--tences en communication --crite et verbale ;
capacit-- -- adapter les messages pour diff--rents publics.
- Attention aux d--tails et solides comp--tences
organisationnelles pour g--rer plusieurs propositions
simultan--ment.
- Ma--trise des logiciels de proposition et de la suite Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Capacit-- -- travailler en collaboration dans un environnement
orient-- vers le travail d'--quipe et de mani--re autonome sous des
d--lais serr--s.Conditions de Travail:
- Expos-- -- un environnement de bureau normal, ce poste peut
impliquer de rester assis pendant de longues p--riodes, d'utiliser
des t--l--phones, des ordinateurs, des imprimantes et du mat--riel
de bureau
g--n--ral.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Olameter
is one of the largest meter servicing companies in North America
with over 1,500 employees providing services in 30 states and
provinces to over 300 utilities. Olameter is an equal opportunity
employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the
workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind
based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other
protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state/provincial,
or local laws.If you have a condition that may prevent you from
applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation
during the interview process, please contact us at 1-855-286-4227
option 3 option 3 option 1.
If you want to take the next step in your career, we encourage you
to apply today! #INDSPW
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