Gannett Fleming
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).
GFT Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Shared Services are part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.
What you'll be challenged to do: The Senior Proposal Specialist manages proposals and presentations, provides capture support, and may assist with client management support. The position supports one or more regional business lines or a global business line.
Proposals
Able to lead 1 complex proposal concurrent with other smaller proposals
May lead sections for complex proposals
Able to organize and coordinate interview team to prepare the content
Work is regularly monitored and overseen by 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/outlines and schedules according to corporate proposal best practices
Organizes and coordinates proposal resources (project management/technical team 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/facilitates kick‑off meeting and rehearsals, and prepares presentation and supporting materials
Capture Planning
Facilitate capture plan support for short- to- medium length capture phase/simple pursuits with close oversight/participation by manager for assurance of best practice implementation
Liaise with respective MARCOM staff during capture planning to coordinate early input, as required
No authority to flex within the framework of best practices
Keeps all CRM documentation updated
Client Management
Coordinates client management team activities for Tier 2 clients
Participates in Tier 1 client management activities and/or coordinates closely with Tier 1 client manager to assure the scheduling and note‑taking of client management team meetings
Coordinate with respective MARCOM to define needs for support
Requires oversight, participation, feedback, and input from Manager/senior level BD
Provides research support, scheduling, and organization of information to other Tier 1 clients
Formats/edits client management plans in accordance with company templates and standards
Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience What you will bring to our firm:
Normally a 4-year degree required in English, marketing, journalism, communications, or applicable field is required
What we prefer you bring:
Normally a minimum of 5 years of combined prior proposal experience is required and in the AEC industry leading, coordinating, planning, and developing architectural‑engineering‑construction proposals and qualifications, including section writing experience
Will have demonstrated a progressively increasing level of responsibility during the past 1 year (minimum)
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Able to work with some degree of independence to execute proposal lifecycle
Compensation The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
Remote work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to 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, 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. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships— that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives
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, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location & Logistics
Location: Raleigh; Columbia; Charleston; Orlando; Jacksonville; Tampa; Asheville; Charlotte
Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
Employment Status: Full‑time - Remote
Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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GFT Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Shared Services are part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.
What you'll be challenged to do: The Senior Proposal Specialist manages proposals and presentations, provides capture support, and may assist with client management support. The position supports one or more regional business lines or a global business line.
Proposals
Able to lead 1 complex proposal concurrent with other smaller proposals
May lead sections for complex proposals
Able to organize and coordinate interview team to prepare the content
Work is regularly monitored and overseen by 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/outlines and schedules according to corporate proposal best practices
Organizes and coordinates proposal resources (project management/technical team 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/facilitates kick‑off meeting and rehearsals, and prepares presentation and supporting materials
Capture Planning
Facilitate capture plan support for short- to- medium length capture phase/simple pursuits with close oversight/participation by manager for assurance of best practice implementation
Liaise with respective MARCOM staff during capture planning to coordinate early input, as required
No authority to flex within the framework of best practices
Keeps all CRM documentation updated
Client Management
Coordinates client management team activities for Tier 2 clients
Participates in Tier 1 client management activities and/or coordinates closely with Tier 1 client manager to assure the scheduling and note‑taking of client management team meetings
Coordinate with respective MARCOM to define needs for support
Requires oversight, participation, feedback, and input from Manager/senior level BD
Provides research support, scheduling, and organization of information to other Tier 1 clients
Formats/edits client management plans in accordance with company templates and standards
Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience What you will bring to our firm:
Normally a 4-year degree required in English, marketing, journalism, communications, or applicable field is required
What we prefer you bring:
Normally a minimum of 5 years of combined prior proposal experience is required and in the AEC industry leading, coordinating, planning, and developing architectural‑engineering‑construction proposals and qualifications, including section writing experience
Will have demonstrated a progressively increasing level of responsibility during the past 1 year (minimum)
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Able to work with some degree of independence to execute proposal lifecycle
Compensation The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
Remote work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to 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, 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. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships— that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives
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, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location & Logistics
Location: Raleigh; Columbia; Charleston; Orlando; Jacksonville; Tampa; Asheville; Charlotte
Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
Employment Status: Full‑time - Remote
Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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