Proposal Writer – Heavy Civil Construction
| Company | Ames Construction |
|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid 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.