Description

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 600+ employees in 28 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:

The Proposal Coordinator supports the Business Development (BD) Services team with development of qualifications materials, including proposals, SOQs, presentations and other materials necessary to secure new client and project opportunities. This position reports to the BD Services Manager of the respective business unit and works closely with key members of each business unit who are responsible for business development, proposal development, strategy implementation, and client management. This position also works closely with the Creative Services Team ensure alignment with brand standards and firm wide messaging themes. The ideal candidate will be in the Chadds Ford, PA; Nashville, TN; or Wilmington, NC area. Other locations may be considered. The ideal candidate will also follow a hybrid schedule several days a week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Proposal Manager with coordinating the proposal process with key team members, focused on administrative and logistical aspects of the proposal development.

• Collect and organize proposal information, including layout, resumes, project profiles, and content development.

• Supports the proposal/SOQ lifecycle, planning, content development, and submission.

• Lead subconsultant proposal requests.

• Ensues compliance with proposal processes and best practices.

• Works directly with prime contractors and subcontractors in preparation and submittal of proposal materials. Serves as the primary point of contact for clients during the proposal process.

• Proofreads proposals and other marketing-related documents.

• Works within the framework/templates developed by Creative Services.

• Manages the allocation of resources, including team members and materials, to meet deadlines.

• Develop and maintain boilerplate materials, project lists, resumes and project profiles for use in proposal and qualifications submittals.

• Supports development and editing of presentations for shortlist interviews.

• Supports the maintenance of business development information in Deltek Vantagepoint as needed.

• 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, including business unit senior management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills to manage timelines, resources and multiple tasks.

• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including SMEs and teaming partners.

• Capability to analyze solicitation documents and RFPs.

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign/Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

• Strong understanding of database management. Deltek Vantagepoint experience preferred.

• When necessary, is willing to work extra time required to meet deadlines.

• Willingness to travel as necessary to offices and professional meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, communications, or marketing preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in proposal development preferred, preferably in the AEC industry.

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

The compensation range for this position is between $68,000 to $90,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)