What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Writer position at S.B. Ballard Construction Co.?
Proposal Writer
S. B. Ballard Construction Company is seeking experienced Proposal Writers to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA.
Responsibilities:
- Develop high-quality, tailored proposals in response to RFPs, and RFQs.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, business development, and leadership to gather relevant content and insights.
- Translate complex information into clear, engaging, and persuasive narratives.
- Maintain consistency in tone, style, and branding across all written materials.
- Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Working with the design team to create graphics and visuals for projects.
- Creating presentation slide decks for project interviews.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience writing winning proposals, preferably in construction for federal, state, and local government contracts.
- General understanding of construction terminology means and methods, and construction contract types.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize diverse inputs into a cohesive and compelling narrative.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency with proposal management tools, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
- Must reside within commuting distance of S. B. Ballard’s main office in Virginia Beach, VA.
- Construction or Engineering: 4 years (Preferred)
- Proposal writing: 4 years (Preferred)
- PowerPoint: 4 years (Preferred)
- SharePoint: 4 years (Preferred)
If you are a strategic thinker with a talent for persuasive writing and a passion for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and check out our portfolio of projects at https://www.sbballard.com/portfolio/ for further information.
Featured benefits
- A collaborative, creative, and professional team environment.
- Opportunities for growth and skill development.
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- In-office Gym with private training
The summary of essential duties and responsibilities listed above is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at our discretion. The salary for this position is based on experience as well as a variety of other factors negotiated during the offer process. We are a drug free workplace and all applicants considered for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check prior to commencing employment. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- proposal writing: 4 years (Preferred)
- construction or engineering: 4 years (Preferred)
- SharePoint: 4 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft PowerPoint: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23453 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23453: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person