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Sr. Proposal Specialist

GHD
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 May 2025

About the role

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. 

That’s why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you. 

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That’s the #PowerOfCommittment

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. 

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. 

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you. 

Who are we looking for?   

We’re looking for a Senior Proposal Specialist to support proposal activities and the development and implementation of proposal plans and strategy.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

 

  • Lead the development of high-quality, persuasive proposals marketing collateral and presentations.
  • Understanding of technical terminology, project management structure, and discipline functions by Sectors.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate groups of content providers and deal with changing priorities.
  • Review RFPs and participate/lead strategic win plan discussions with Project Managers and Technical Leaders.
  • Facilitate proposal GNG and kick-off meetings.
  • Facilitate color review meetings, and drive content completion.
  • Proposal formatting, writing, editing, and proof reading.
  • Effective use of graphic and organizational software to create key graphics (e.g. PowerPoint).
  • Participate in proposal debrief and lessons learned discussions.
  • Participate in the prepositioning stage with Technical Leaders. 
  • Review RFPs and lead strategic win plan discussions with Project Managers and Technical Leaders.
  • Assist the Project Managers and Technical Leads to create presentations and interviews for clients.

What you will bring to the Team:

Personal Competencies:

  • Independent problem solving, planning, and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral. 
  • Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines. 
  • Excellent organizational skills required with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Even tempered in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Consistent personal ethics: integrity, dependability, initiative, and quality.

Technical Competencies:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
  • Proficient in Adobe PDF.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign) and Photoshop.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
  • Minimum five years of experience coordinating and writing technical proposals for an engineering, construction, or professional services organization

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Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. 

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

 

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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