Technical writer Jobs in Thornton, CO

General Summary

This position is responsible for developing, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking written content for corporate marketing purposes through various print and digital channels, while delivering unified and consistent messaging that aligns with the company brand. Additionally, this position is responsible for the audit and maintenance of the central repository archives for project cards, resumes, photography, proposal text and corporate boilerplate. This position also coordinates between the risk management/contracts department and field proposal personnel, assisting pursuit-related needs for alternative procurement bid submissions nationwide.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Develop original written copy for marketing purposes, including: corporate brochures, electronic newsletters, corporate boilerplate text, for proposals and presentations to provide accurate content and consistent messaging companywide.

• Manage the archival process with region/group point-of-contact for the organization of pursuit information into SharePoint, including SOQ’s, proposals, debriefs, interview material to streamline information and increase organization/accessibility nationwide.

• Develop policies, procedures, process documentation, user’s guides, style guides and proposal-based templates to provide organizational tools for the functional proposal personnel throughout the company.

• Provide quality control on all marketing-related material (including print and electronic media) to ensure information is accurate, relevant and in alignment with the Company's disclosure requirements, messaging and brand standards.

• Manage the submittal process for industry achievements and awards to ensure alignment with and support of company's marketing strategic plan.

• Assist risk management/contracts department and field proposal personnel, assisting in the execution of corporate legal/financial pursuit-related documents and compliance for alternative procurement bid submissions nationwide.

Education

• Associates degree required

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Work Experience

• 6-10 years technical writing experience at a mid-size to large professional services organization

• Prior experience working for a publicly-traded and engineering and/or construction industry company a plus

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong English grammar, proofreading and copy editing skills

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges with consistent follow through

• Attention to detail/accuracy, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills

• Ability to set priorities, organize work and work in high production environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines

• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team, as well as with other stakeholders from other departments

• Ability to work in creative and structured, process-driven environments

• Must be able to receive and incorporate project feedback from manager and team

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis

• Valid driver's license and ability to drive

• Ability to travel up to 20%, some overnight

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

$69,557.00 - $104,334.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.