Business Development - Proposal Coordinator

Come to work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750 team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute To OHM Advisors

As a Business Development/Proposal Coordinator, you will play a vital role in driving the firm’s growth by supporting strategic marketing and business development efforts. Working closely with multi-disciplinary leaders across the firm, you will champion the development of compelling proposals and impactful presentations that expand the firm’s portfolio and contribute to our mission of Advancing Communities. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment will be key to your success.

This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills to produce engaging written and visual content that aligns with the firm’s strategic goals. You will contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and advancing communities through sustainable design.

Your Responsibilities

• Produces proposals and letters of interest for a wide variety of client types across all OHM Advisors’ service lines (engineering, construction, architecture, planning, surveying, GIS, landscape architecture, and more).
• Leads teams through the proposal development process including facilitating strategy sessions, writing content, assembling materials, and driving production schedules.
• Designs presentations and proposals that address client needs while maintaining alignment with overall internal brand guidelines and messaging.
• Prepares presentations for client interviews.
• Follows the established proposal process and generates ideas to help streamline and improve that process.
• Continually stays informed on best practices for proposal development.
• Assists with client research and data presentation in support of business development efforts.
• Interfaces with partners both external and internal throughout the proposal process.
• Collaborates with discipline leaders to support and enhance cross-selling.
• Monitors and distributes published RFPs/Qs internally.
• Performs QA/QC reviews on proposals and other collateral, offers suggestions for improvement written content, graphics, messaging, and more.
• Assists with maintaining current business development data and collateral in keeping with the Company’s overall systems and procedures.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, graphic design, marketing, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an associate’s degree with additional relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in the A/E industry or a related professional services industry in business development, marketing, graphic design, or proposal development.
• Proficiency in InDesign, MS Office, and working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to proofread and edit technical content.
• Advanced graphic design capabilities with a sharp eye for page layout.
• Demonstrated success leading collaborative teams and coordinating processes among stakeholder groups.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and able to prioritize, multi-task, and deliver high-quality work under accelerated timelines.
  
  
  

Benefits Summary

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits:

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership.
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
  
  
  

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University
  
  
  

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.