What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Writer position at Owens Realty Services?
Overview
Additional Information / Benefits
Established in 1990, Owens Realty Services is a full-service commercial brokerage, investment, management, maintenance, housekeeping and environmental services company. Our comprehensive roster of services efficiently and economically manages the operation of sophisticated real estate investment portfolios, residential apartment and condominium complexes, government buildings, educational facilities, corporate campuses, high-profile venues and family entertainment parks in both the public and private sector. Owens Realty Services affiliates with significant industry associations to stay on the forefront of the development of new management models, marketing strategies, maintenance techniques and industry product lines. We integrate industry best practices to achieve the highest quality of service delivery for our clients.
With an emphasis on customized management plans, our services result in maintaining the maximum life cycles for critical capital investments, a healthy and clean environment for all building tenants and visitors, as well as substantial cost savings. Owens Realty Services saves our clients, on average, approximately $1.00 per square foot in operational cost savings.
Owens Realty Services portfolio includes over 25 million square feet of first class, high profile facilities in Connecticut , Florida, North Carolina and New York with a value of more than $8 billion in real estate net worth and $30 million in gross annual revenue. With over 1,000 industry professionals company-wide, our organization continues to experience extraordinary growth attributed to our overwhelming commitment and dedication to the absolute best and most innovative services in the industry.
Job Skills / Requirements
With an emphasis on customized management plans, our services result in maintaining the maximum life cycles for critical capital investments, a healthy and clean environment for all building tenants and visitors, as well as substantial cost savings. Owens Realty Services saves our clients, on average, approximately $1.00 per square foot in operational cost savings.
Owens Realty Services portfolio includes over 25 million square feet of first class, high profile facilities in Connecticut , Florida, North Carolina and New York with a value of more than $8 billion in real estate net worth and $30 million in gross annual revenue. With over 1,000 industry professionals company-wide, our organization continues to experience extraordinary growth attributed to our overwhelming commitment and dedication to the absolute best and most innovative services in the industry.
Salary is $70,000 - $80,000 depending on experience
ROLE AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Works with the Executive Vice President of Marketing and department staff to prepare proposals, presentations, award submissions, etc.
- Interviews operations and technical staff and subsequently writes resumes, boilerplate information, project descriptions, and award submissions.
- Supports copy for web, brochures, and print, etc.
- Works with operations and technical staff to develop proposal sections.
- Contribute strategic operational content.
- Determines proposal concept/content by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for qualifications/proposals.
- Leading strategy and progress meetings as well as the enhancement of proposal development and processes.
- Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals.
- Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
- Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and Owens’ credentials.
- Maintains quality results by using templates and following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone.
- Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing approach, coordination, and boilerplate.
- Coordinates and maintains marketing files including correspondence, data, and other relevant materials. Reviews project information for accuracy.
- Assists in preparing presentations with copy and graphic design.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Excellent writing and communication skills are critical to this position. You MUST submit a minimum of two (2k) original writing samples.
- Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in marketing or facilities management; experience in writing and responding to A/E/C proposals (i.e.: RFP, RFQ, LOI) is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Ability to read, comprehend and execute proposal instructions and responses, tailoring responses to effectively communicate proposal strategy.
- Ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish.
- Strong computer and graphic layout skills.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Attention to detail and highly organized.
- Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment. You must work well under pressure and be able to occasionally work irregular hours to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
- Team-oriented, independent thinker, and collaborative
- Please provide PDF (5Mb max) with resume, writing samples, examples of work, etc.
EXPERIENCE
- Proposal Writing: at least 3 years ; 5 years (Preferred)
Our employees experience a dynamic and rewarding place to work. We have a reputation for outstanding customer service, professionalism, teamwork, and exceeding client expectations. We consider the employees of Owens Realty Services and Owens Facility Services to be one of our most valuable resources. Our employees treat others in a friendly and courteous manner and have respect for other employees, tenants,visitors and our clients property.
We look for employees who will:
We look for employees who will:
- Strive for professional excellence in the performance of their jobs
- Understand and support the company's direction
- Provide superior service to our customers and employees
- Be flexible, innovative, and responsible to change
- Manage human and financial resources wisely
- Be a team player, helping others to succeed
- Encourage open communication throughout the company
- Treat all individuals with dignity and respect
- Have pride in and sell Owens Realty Services to others
- Be energetic and excited about their field of work and of others around them
- Be able to go above and beyond what is expected of them
- Be involved and enveloped in the entire business of our company
Owens Realty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K with Employer Match
Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
