Proposal Coordinator

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient inclusive spaces that solve our clients greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare science and technology workplace mixed use higher education cultural waterfront parks and open spaces and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Detroitoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aProposal Coordinatorto join our team.

Working with us you will:

Proposal and Interview Presentations (70%):

• Assistswith writing editing and production of projectmarketing support materials (qualifications packages proposals presentations/interviews etc.).
• Assists with development and execution of go/no-go decision-making planning and win strategies to successfully capture work.
• Participates in pre-interview planning and presentation rehearsal with design teams and help develop and apply the established win strategy in presentation materials.
• Solicits and coordinates information from allied professionals sub consultants and other team members for inclusion in proposal and presentation materials.
• Coordinates writes edits/tailors and performs research for non-technical proposal sections.
• Leads client research as it relates to the pursuit.

Information Systems & Administration (15%):

• Maintains firmwide database with employee project and proposal information on an ongoing basis.
• Gathers formats and maintains accurate up-to-date firm marketing information including staff bios project descriptions and statistics and other information for marketing purposes.
• Leads research of target markets and clients as directed sharing relevant information with other offices and practices.
• Formats files and tags photography in the Digital Asset Management system.

General Marketing (15%)

• Develops statements of qualification and other marketing collateral.
• Assistswith planning and coordinating photography shoots as needed.
• Assiststhe Marketing Specialist with support of awards or content development as needed.
• Assists in event planning as needed.
• Assists with other assignments as needed.

An Ideal Candidate has:

• A bachelors degree in Marketing Journalism Communications Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the A/E/C or related industry required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and InDesign required.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision and OpenAsset preferred.
• Basic knowledge of marketing fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of the principles of layout and graphic as they relate to the development of marketing and sales collateral.
• Ability to write and edit marketing content for collateral and proposals.
• Excellent time and project management skills passion for details and ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.

At SmithGroup we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling a hybrid work environment 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off 8 paid federal holidays plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical dental and vision coverage wellbeing resources paid parental leave a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching tuition reimbursement program one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $29.81 to $33.17 per hour. You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week and a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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