Job Opening: Proposal Manager

JOB TITLE: Proposal Manager

REPORTS TO: CEO

STATUS: Full time/non-Exempt

LOCATION: Irvine, CA

Description:

ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a rapidly growing professional engineering consulting firm, headquartered in Irvine, in addition to other offices in Diamond Bar and Palm Desert.

We are looking for a self-driven Proposal Manager to join our dynamic growing team! This is a full-time position in Irvine office to assist in multiple areas including: Proposal Preparation, Business Development and other Administrative and Human Resources functions to support our growth. Ability to multi-task a must! Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook…etc.) is required. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is highly desirable, and/or relevant experience (2-4 years) in related work. Experience with engineering consulting firms is a plus. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package.

Please send your resume and cover letter directly to HR@advantec-usa.com as soon as possible, as this is an immediate opening.

Duties include:

- Coordinating proposal production (from planning to printing)

- Event Coordination including conferences, exhibitions, and internal company events

- Updating company’s social media

- Assist in writing, editing and production of statements of qualifications, proposals, presentations and other marketing materials, or assist with such efforts.

- Timely communications with internal staff and external subconsultants and vendors to ensure on-time completion of proposals

- Assist in developing graphics for proposals and marketing materials.

- Assist the Proposal Managers to develop client presentation strategies, including story-telling in written and visual forms.

- Assist in composition of narrative for marketing materials such as proposals, representative project cut-sheets, resumes, etc. using creative and persuasive writing skills.

- Assist in creating concepts for and coordinates production of collateral materials.

- Assist in gathering, formatting and maintaining accurate, up-to-date firm marketing information including staff bios, project descriptions and statistics, and other information for marketing purposes.

- Supports the implementation of corporate PR initiatives, and social media.

- Updates firmwide database with project and proposal information on an ongoing basis.

- Additional clerical duties, if needed

Required skills:

- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat

- Fast learner

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, business or related field is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and attention to detail.
• Must be proficient using MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Adobe (including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat).
• Prior experience handling engineering proposal is a plus.
• Creativity in developing graphics for proposals and marketing materials is a must.
• Being able to work under pressure, preparing proposals and deliverables on-time.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, being able to work with other staff and outside teaming partners to obtain input into each proposal.
• Promote teamwork and perform duties in a professional and team-playing manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92620