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Proposal Writer – Heavy Civil Construction

Proposal Writer – Heavy Civil Construction

CompanyAmes Construction
LocationCharlotte, NC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience writing proposals in the heavy civil, construction, or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry.
  • Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with public agency procurement processes (e.g., DOTs, municipalities, transit authorities).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret RFP/RFQ documents to develop compliant, client-focused responses.
  • Write, edit, and organize proposal content including executive summaries, approach narratives, project descriptions, resumes, safety records, and organizational charts.
  • Coordinate with estimating, operations, engineering, and business development teams to gather technical content and ensure proposal accuracy.
  • Manage multiple deadlines, proposal schedules, and submission requirements.
  • Maintain and update a library of boilerplate content, resumes, and project write-ups.
  • Assist in developing presentations and marketing collateral as needed.
  • Ensure all submissions align with client requirements and company branding.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience preparing proposals for design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and CM/GC projects.
  • Understanding of construction documents including schedules, cost estimates, and work plans.
  • Ability to manage input from multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.