RFP Coordinator

Required Skills & Experience

• 2 years of experience in estimating or Assistant Project Management roles within commercial construction or solar utility scale projects
• Knowledge of estimating, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, takeoffs, and working with budgets
• Proven ability to work across organizations with effective communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills; this is client facing so great communication skills are important
• Ability to work in a deadline-conscious, results-driven environment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Solar experience preferred, but open to any general commercial construction
• Pre-Construction knowledge is a plus
• BS/BA degree preferred, or if no degree then must have equivalent in relevant experience

Job Description

The RFP Coordinator will source procurement opportunities and assist in the preparation and submission of winning proposals. In this role, the RFP Coordinator will act as a facilitator for our client's Preconstruction team for Utility-Scale Solar projects. They will work with cross-functional proposal team members to help respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and manage the proposal development process to ensure on-time delivery of compelling, compliant, and well-written proposals.

• The position involves researching, writing, and producing a high volume of client-facing documentation on behalf of our client.
• This role will successfully communicate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders including, Director of Preconstruction, Sales, Procurement & Engineering leads and other subject matter experts, as needed - and thus, is a highly visible role.
• The RFP Coordinator should exhibit strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to generate creative ideas while working both independently and collaboratively.
• The successful candidate is expected to be a self-starter, multitasker who works well under pressure, and follows through on tasks.
• Analyze RFQs, RFPs and RFIs to create proposal outlines and development plans
• This position will also have the responsibility to assist with Cost Controls and reaching out to subcontractors
• Work closely with engineering, procurement & program management to complete the formulation of "win strategies and themes" (taking into account strategic relationships, competitor intelligence, etc.) and ensure the message is articulated throughout the proposal
• Monitor for relevant competitive procurement opportunities, managing the bid opportunities pipeline and circulating opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders
• Maintain, augment and improve library of reusable components, templates, and processes to reduce response time and improve quality on future bids

Compensation:

• $60,000 - $70,000 (depending on years of experience)
• Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
• Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.