Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.
If you are interested in joining our team and do not see your desired position on our "Job Openings" page, please send an email with a targeted cover letter expressing interest to: humanresources@degenkolb.com
Ideal Candidate: We are looking for an individual who can work collaboratively as well as solve problems independently and can balance creativity with detailed tactical execution.
Position Description: Our San Francisco or Sacramento office is currently seeking a Proposal Specialist for its award-winning marketing department. This position supports all proposal and qualifications productions, primarily focused on our Northern California pursuits.
Compensation: The pay rate for this position generally ranges between $66,000 and $118,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and life insurance, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, a generous paid time off program and company holidays, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, and financial support for professional activities.
Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule (three days a week in the office) and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, mentor and diversity programs, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit our websites using the links below: https://degenkolb.com/culture/ https://degenkolb.com/career_path/
Job Summary: The Proposal Specialist will assist the Business Development Managers in the creation and production of proposals and marketing materials (resumes, firm experience, etc.) that support our business development activities, as well as play an active role in maintaining and improving the organization and maintenance of those materials.
Roles/Responsibilities:
- Work directly with Project Managers to write, proofread, edit and produce proposals, brochures, direct mail, press releases, articles, newsletters, web copy and other original content.
- Maintain and update standard marketing materials (resumes, project pages, standard proposal sections, etc.).
- Maintain, update and improve marketing database systems.
- Maintain and update digital assets.
- Demonstrate self-initiative, positive team attitude, and strong attention to detail and quality.
- Successfully juggle multiple, competing, and deadline-driven tasks.
- Assist with client and market research projects.
- Participate in outside industry events as a firm representative.
Minimum Requirements:
- Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading and graphic design abilities.
- Passion for process improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Desired Requirements:
- Proficient user of Adobe Suite products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
- One or more years of experience in a deadline-driven environment; preferably for an architecture, engineering or construction firm.
- Experience with proposal and event management/coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a team as well as manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of customer relationship management systems.
- Four-year degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or similar degree.
- Willingness to travel. Position may require occasional driving or flying, not generally more than one day a month.
Application Link: http://recruit.hirebridge.com/v3/careercenter/v2/details.aspx?jid=630842&cid=6099&locvalue=1098
Click Apply Now button and please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter (either as a merged PDF with your resume or uploaded as a separate document) describing the alignment of your background with this position.
Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.
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