What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Technical Proposal Writer position at Riverside Contracting?
Riverside Contracting, Inc., is a Family Owned and Operated Heavy Civil Construction Company founded in 1981. Riverside is proud of the projects and relationships that we have built over the past 40 years. We are even more proud of our team of amazing, dedicated professionals. Riverside is devoted to fostering a team of unique individuals to build upon our past success.
Job description
Riverside is seeking a full-timeTechnical Proposal Writer with a background in Civil Engineering to join our team. This Individual will collaborate with existing members of the team to author clear, concise, and compliant responses to client requests for proposals. The Proposal Writer will work on tasks including Contract Proposals, Alternative Project Delivery Methods, and Design Build proposals.
Our ideal candidate should have a combination of skills and experience in technical proposal writing and professional presentations, for Construction Management, Design Build, and Alternative Delivery Methods contracts.
Roles and Responsibilities
Prepare and write detailed technical proposals, cost estimates, and managing the process of RFP/RFQ submissions and bid activities.
Proposal writing assignments may include full proposals; proposal content may include management plans, technical content and solutions, past performance, and corporate experience, resumes, and oral/video proposal presentations.
Coordinate and manage the entire proposal development process, including drafting, editing, and reviewing content.
Identify and address potential risks, challenges, and opportunities during the proposal development stage.
Track and monitor the progress of proposal submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and all necessary documentation is included.
Maintain a collection of boilerplate documents used for marketing, business development, and recruiting efforts, including overviews, technical documents, project descriptions, and resumes.
Job Requirements
Education and/or Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or in Technical Writing, English, Communication or related area of study with demonstrated Heavy Civil experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering, with a specific focus on cost estimation and proposal writing.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to read and comprehend technical material and documents.
Exceptional writing, proofreading and editorial skills with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts effectively.
In-depth knowledge of cost estimation methodologies, including quantity take-offs, labor, material costs, and indirect expenses.
Proven experience in preparing and submitting successful proposals, RFPs/RFQs, and bids in the construction industry.
Excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple proposals simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to review and edit technical content for accuracy and clarity.
Annual salary, DOE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
