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What You Will Do GFT is seeking a
Senior Proposal Specialist
to join our BD&M team in the Southeast (Florida/North Carolina/South Carolina or Georgia). The role is part of GFT’s Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services, and Marketing & Communications. This team supports GFT’s global operations and drives efficiency across the organization.
Responsibilities Proposals
Able to lead one complex proposal concurrently with other smaller proposals.
May lead sections for complex proposals.
Able to organize and coordinate interview teams to prepare content.
Work is regularly monitored and overseen by the Manager for messaging and quality.
Compiles and distributes meeting notes, action items, and review comments from all proposal meetings.
Performs detailed analysis of SOQ and RFP requirements; prepares compliance matrices and schedules according to corporate best practices.
Organizes and coordinates proposal resources (project management, technical input, proposal support, subconsultant input, and graphics/print teams).
Ensures completion of all assignments, review of all work, and adherence to internal best practices and quality control objectives.
Provides strategic writing and editing support for all general qualifications; executive summaries; win themes; personnel resumes; project descriptions; summary paragraphs; action captions; and benefit statements.
Enters and tracks opportunities and proposals in CRM.
Supports sales interview teams, schedules and facilitates kickoff meetings and rehearsals, and prepares presentation and supporting materials.
Capture Planning
Facilitate capture plan support for short‑to‑medium length capture phases/simple pursuits with close oversight by the Manager.
Liaise with MARCOM staff during capture planning to coordinate early input, as required.
Maintains all CRM documentation updated.
Client Management
Coordinates client‑management team activities for Tier 2 clients.
Participates in Tier 1 client‑management activities and coordinates closely with the Tier 1 client manager to assure scheduling and note‑taking of client‑management team meetings.
Coordinates with MARCOM to define support needs.
Provides research support, scheduling, and organization of information for other Tier 1 clients.
Formats and edits client‑management plans in accordance with company templates and standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
4‑year degree required (English, marketing, journalism, communications, or applicable field).
Minimum of 5 years of combined prior proposal experience in the AEC industry, including section writing experience.
Demonstrated progressively increasing level of responsibility within the past 5 years.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently to execute the proposal lifecycle.
Compensation The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000. Salary is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
Remote work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, and medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development with access to internal and external training programs and support of active participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. Our clients choose us for expertise, creativity, and a personal touch. GFT is the employer of choice for 5,000+ industry professionals.
Equal Opportunity Employer GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Location & Contact Locations: Raleigh, Columbia, Charleston, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Asheville, Charlotte. Working hours: 8 AM – 5 PM. Employment status: Full‑time – Remote. Salary: $85,000 – $95,000. A criminal background check is required for all advertised positions.
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What You Will Do GFT is seeking a
Senior Proposal Specialist
to join our BD&M team in the Southeast (Florida/North Carolina/South Carolina or Georgia). The role is part of GFT’s Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services, and Marketing & Communications. This team supports GFT’s global operations and drives efficiency across the organization.
Responsibilities Proposals
Able to lead one complex proposal concurrently with other smaller proposals.
May lead sections for complex proposals.
Able to organize and coordinate interview teams to prepare content.
Work is regularly monitored and overseen by the Manager for messaging and quality.
Compiles and distributes meeting notes, action items, and review comments from all proposal meetings.
Performs detailed analysis of SOQ and RFP requirements; prepares compliance matrices and schedules according to corporate best practices.
Organizes and coordinates proposal resources (project management, technical input, proposal support, subconsultant input, and graphics/print teams).
Ensures completion of all assignments, review of all work, and adherence to internal best practices and quality control objectives.
Provides strategic writing and editing support for all general qualifications; executive summaries; win themes; personnel resumes; project descriptions; summary paragraphs; action captions; and benefit statements.
Enters and tracks opportunities and proposals in CRM.
Supports sales interview teams, schedules and facilitates kickoff meetings and rehearsals, and prepares presentation and supporting materials.
Capture Planning
Facilitate capture plan support for short‑to‑medium length capture phases/simple pursuits with close oversight by the Manager.
Liaise with MARCOM staff during capture planning to coordinate early input, as required.
Maintains all CRM documentation updated.
Client Management
Coordinates client‑management team activities for Tier 2 clients.
Participates in Tier 1 client‑management activities and coordinates closely with the Tier 1 client manager to assure scheduling and note‑taking of client‑management team meetings.
Coordinates with MARCOM to define support needs.
Provides research support, scheduling, and organization of information for other Tier 1 clients.
Formats and edits client‑management plans in accordance with company templates and standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
4‑year degree required (English, marketing, journalism, communications, or applicable field).
Minimum of 5 years of combined prior proposal experience in the AEC industry, including section writing experience.
Demonstrated progressively increasing level of responsibility within the past 5 years.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently to execute the proposal lifecycle.
Compensation The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000. Salary is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
Remote work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, and medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development with access to internal and external training programs and support of active participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. Our clients choose us for expertise, creativity, and a personal touch. GFT is the employer of choice for 5,000+ industry professionals.
Equal Opportunity Employer GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Location & Contact Locations: Raleigh, Columbia, Charleston, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Asheville, Charlotte. Working hours: 8 AM – 5 PM. Employment status: Full‑time – Remote. Salary: $85,000 – $95,000. A criminal background check is required for all advertised positions.
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