Construction Proposal Coordinator

F.H. Paschen has over 110 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.

Primarily responsible for working with the marketing/business development team and Regional Manager(s) to produce proposals and prequals, including but not limited to creative/technical writing, etc.  Ensure narratives get saved to the Library and projects descriptions get updated in Cosential, as applicable, among other things.

 Assigned Responsibilities:

• Work with team to manage and produce proposals, prequals (RFPs, RFQs) and presentation submissions
• Proposal Manager for RFPs and RFQs
• Review specifications and requirements of proposals
• Read front end documents
• Assist or handle creative and technical writing
• Create graphics/charts for proposals
• Organize and catalog proposals
• Follow up on status of RFQs/RFPs if necessary
• Assist with creative ideas to make proposals stand out
• Cosential updates with new proposal information

• Provide research and administrative support to Executive VP and VP BD
• Participate in weekly BD meetings
• Other duties as assigned*

Shared Department Responsibilities:

• Prepare presentations/materials for meetings and/or interviews
• Maintain electronic copies of marketing materials
• Prepare project award submissions
• Participate in outreach and network events as needed

Requirements

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional communication/writing skills and attention to detail are required.  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and In Design software.  Familiarity with Cosential database is helpful.

Education and Training:

College degree in Marketing, English, Communications (or equivalent degree), or a minimum five (5) years’ experience in marketing and business development within the construction industry preferably from a general contractor/construction manager.  Must have experience preparing proposals and prequals, exceptional follow up and writing skills, Microsoft Office, Adobe In Design and Acrobat.

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.

Note to Search Firm Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, and Similar Organizations and Firms: F.H. Paschen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any F.H. Paschen employee. F.H Paschen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensation associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of F.H. Paschen and will be processed accordingly.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance