What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Marketing Specialist position at Metric Engineering?
Role Overview:
Metric is looking for a Senior Proposal Coordinator to join our stellar marketing team. This candidate needs to be a highly skilled proposal and marketing professional with deep experience in the A/E/C industry with an emphasis on clients throughout Texas. This person must be able to produce the overall RFP responses from inception to completion. This role independently manages complex proposals from start to submission, develops winning strategies, produces compliant and compelling marketing materials, and collaborates closely with technical staff, project managers, and leadership. The position requires strong technical writing, creative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining quality and brand consistency.
This is a hybrid/remote position with the potential of working within the Austin, Irving, or San Antonio office.
Day-to-Day Key Responsibilities include:
- Managing RFPs/RFQs/LOIs, etc. independently from receipt through submission.
- Analyzing procurement documents to identify requirements, schedules, and compliance needs.
- Developing proposal outlines, schedules, and content submittal responses.
- Coordinating proposal teams and managing deadlines.
- Writing, editing, and refining technical content for clarity, quality, and evaluator grading criteria.
- Ensuring proposals meet all compliance, QA/QC, and brand requirements.
- Developing graphics, layouts, and visual elements to support proposal narratives.
- Supporting proposal closeout activities, including shortlists, interviews, and debriefs.
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of the A/E/C industry, public-sector procurement, as well a private sector marketing.
- Proven experience producing compliant proposals independently.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working across multiple service lines.
- Familiarity with proposal win strategies and evaluator scoring criteria.
- Intermediate experience mentoring staff and/or managing proposal efforts.
- Specific experience working with municipalities, counties, and state agencies.
- Experience with Deltek Vanatagepoint, OpenAsset and Trello are a plus.
What you should bring:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, communications, business, or related degree field (preferred).
- 7 years of similar experience with A/E/C firm industry required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Thorough understanding of and ability to comply with government agency RFPs, RFQs, qualification packages, and private-sector proposal processes.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO & Holidays)
- Education & Licensing Reimbursements
- Life/AD&D Coverage
- 401k with Company Contribution
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
About Us:
Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 as a transportation engineering company on the principle of providing personalized consulting services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms in Florida specializing in civil, transportation, and disaster relief projects. Over the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Metric’s Environmental Department was created in 2010 and now generates annual revenues exceeding two million dollars. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, and state agencies, as well as a wide array of private clients.
EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.