Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 500 employees in 25 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Schnabel is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will be in the Boise, ID; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Albany, NY; or Chadds Ford, PA area.

The Business Development Specialist supports the BD Services team with development of qualifications materials, including proposals, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), presentations and other materials necessary to secure new client and project opportunities. This position works closely with operations members of each business unit who are responsible for business development, strategy implementation, and client management. This position also works with the Creative Services team (design, graphics and communications) to ensure alignment with brand standards and firm wide messaging themes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing proposals and SOQs for Request for Proposals (RFPs) from external or internal clients. This includes response production for technical proposals, SF 330 federal proposals, SOQs, and letters of interest. Experience with SF 330 federal submissions and requirements required.
• May work directly with prime contractors and sub-consultants in preparation and submittal of proposal materials under the guidance/direction BD Services Manager.
• Works within the framework/templates developed by Design Manager.
• Maintains boilerplate materials, project lists, resumes and project profiles for use in proposal and qualifications submittals.
• Maintains business development information in Deltek VantagePoint.
• Supports other BD related tasks as needed.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Ability to work effectively with BD and Creative Services teams as well as a wide variety of staff.
• Technical proficiency in Adobe InDesign/Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. This position often communicates with technical professionals and teaming partners.
• Strong understanding of database management. Deltek VantagePoint experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail with ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong deadline management skills and, when necessary to meet deadlines, be willing to work extra time required to meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, communications, or marketing.
• Experience in proposal development required, preferably in the AEC industry.
• Experience with SF 330 federal submissions and requirements, and federal procurement processes.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.