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Volkert, Inc.

Senior Proposal Coordinator

Volkert, Inc., Collinsville, Illinois, United States, 62234

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Senior Proposal Coordinator

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Proposal Coordinator to support our Program Management & Disaster Services Group nationwide. What You’ll Be Doing

Assisting the team with winning new business by supporting the proposal development process. Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading presentations, project descriptions, staff resumes, and marketing collateral. Applying creativity and strategic insight while leading brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions. Updating information in project descriptions, resumes, proposals, and qualifications in the firm’s database. Working with graphic designers on covers, page layouts, and other graphic elements. Preparing teams for presentations and client interviews. Conducting market research and identifying new opportunities/projects for Volkert. Participating and coordinating industry events and conferences to represent Volkert across all client bases and increase brand recognition. Applying winning strategies and project approaches. What You Need To Have

Bachelor’s degree – English, Communications, History, Marketing, or Journalism preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in writing proposals in response to owner RFPs/RFQs in the engineering field. Aptitude for managing multiple, concurrent proposals from pre-advertisement through submission in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Ability to write clearly and succinctly with a high level of accuracy, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Professional interpersonal skills with ability to work with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Detail oriented and self‑motivated. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; graphic skills and programs a plus. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Deltek strongly desired. Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening; Volkert adheres to federal guidelines which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Valid driver’s license. Valid motor vehicle report (MVR). Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee‑owned and a Top‑100 design firm committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, we celebrate a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. Key Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Medical, Dental, & Vision 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance Employer‑Paid short‑term and long‑term disability Wellness incentives Student Debt Retirement Match Additional voluntary benefits EOE‑Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

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