Proposal Specialist - Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Proposal Specialist to join our team! This Proposal Coordinator will assist with the coordination and management of New York qualifications and marketing proposals. Support firm qualifications and proposal pursuits, which includes working closely with the Proposal Manager to gather appropriate material/information needed to meet the requirements of the submittal by the designated deadlines. This includes assembling and packaging proposals/ documents from inception through final product. 

• Knowledge of procurement and RFP/SOQ processes.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Coordinate and manage the marketing process, all pursuits from start to finish.
• Assist with maintaining and updating corporate firm information for use in Firm Qualifications.
• Schedules and facilitates proposal kick-off meeting, compiles, and distributes meeting notes, action items, and review comments from all proposal meetings.
• Ability to provide follow up on submitted opportunities.
• Coordinate with subconsultants as needed.
• Maintain and update Unanet/Cosential (CRM) which includes, opportunities and qualifications.
• Special Project Assignments as directed by Proposal Manager.
• Ability to work independently.

• Over 5 years’ experience working at an A/E/C firm as a Proposal Specialist.
• InDesign experience preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience using Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams & PowerPoint.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Familiar with New York State Agencies NYSDOT, NYSDEC, NYSEDC, NYSOGS, NYSTA, NYPA.
• Knowledge of Unanet/Cosential (CRM) a plus but not required.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $63,000-$80,000/YR DOQ.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!