What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Coordinator II position at McCormick Taylor, Inc.?
Company Overview
McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.
Position Summary
McCormick Taylor has an immediate opening for an experienced Proposal Coordinator to join our Marketing Department. The ideal candidate is highly organized, works effectively in a deadline-driven environment, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team setting.
Job Requirements:
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage proposal and marketing-related submission efforts to develop high-quality end products, including client prequalification’s, qualification packages, presentations, etc.
- Collaborate with staff of all levels, as well as external teaming members, to gather information and develop persuasive content for proposal components
- Conduct market research to support pursuits and business growth
- Monitor procurement sites for potential project opportunities
- Maintain marketing database through data entry to track key information regarding pursuits
- Develop/maintain/update marketing collateral, including content, project descriptions, and resumes
- Participate in and lead project kickoff meetings, brainstorming discussions, debriefings, and market-specific strategy calls
- Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a commitment to a quality end product
- Participate in and attend industry events (conferences, pre-proposal meetings, networking functions)
- Assist with other marketing initiatives, as needed
- General word processing/formatting/document management
- Industry research, data entry, and database maintenance
- Department file and resource management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, English, Communication, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in the AEC industry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with a helpful and approachable attitude
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with superior attention to detail
- Ability to mentor and provide feedback to staff
- Ability to think outside of the box to develop and implement creative ideas and solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- CPSM certification strongly preferred
- Experience with Adobe InDesign strongly preferred
- Prior experience with Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus
We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.
McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
