Job Description

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a highly talented Marketing Proposal Specialist to join our East Region Marketing team. The Marketing Proposal Specialist will be a key member of our busy team responsible for leading preparation of winning proposals for various infrastructure projects for our Transportation business. The successful candidate can work a combination of work from home and work from out of any of the following AECOM offices: Boston, or Chelmsford MA; Providence, RI; or Rocky Hill, CT.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

The Marketing Proposal Specialist must exhibit a high level of integrity and professionalism, and display excellent leadership, time-management, and communication skills (both oral and written.) Must be able to work effectively in rapidly changing environment with multiple deadlines.

Major Responsibilities:

Lead a variety of proposals and presentations from pre-RFP positioning through to interview stage, as required.

Provides leadership and direction for proposals, including compliance matrices, content planning, outlines/templates, proposal review and production schedules, and production.

Facilitate and lead proposal kick-off, status, and review meetings.

Write qualification-based sections of proposals including resumes, project descriptions, and other general information materials. Provides grammatical and technical editing to ensure quality.

Provides document design, while ensuring RFP instructions and internal brand guidelines pertaining to format, fonts, etc. are being followed.

Interface with BD and technical staff at all levels of the organization to win work. Assist in the development of capture planning, win themes, and differentiators.

Performs advanced assignments requiring independent decisions and resolves problems using an exceptional degree of ingenuity.

Under limited supervision or general direction, completed work is reviewed for desired results.

Use SalesForce CRM software.

Supports special projects, as required

About AECOM

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:

Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the sixth consecutive year

Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record ’s 2021 “Top 200 Environmental Firms”

Ranked #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering News-Record ’s 2021 “Top 500 Design Firms”

VIQTORY 2021 Military Friendly® Gold Employer

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS, preferably in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field

A minimum of two (2) years of experience collaborating within a regional marketing team to lead and/or support proposal activity with key client and strategic pursuits in support of winning work, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of five (5) years of experience collaborating within a regional marketing team to lead and/or support proposal activity with key client and strategic pursuits in support of winning work.

A developed understanding of effective proposal and presentation writing and production.

Working knowledge of and interest in the A/E industry, including AECOM’s projects, people, credentials, and competitors.

A detailed knowledge of marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools.

A strong working knowledge of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word), spreadsheet management (Excel), and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint), as well as desktop publishing software and graphics programs (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat).

A working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.

An understanding of Salesforce CRM experience is a plus.

Initiative, skill, and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion.

Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others.

Proven organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule, and lead deliverable efforts by others; and the proven ability to manage documents.

Experience demonstrating leadership qualities.

Experience with design-build and public-private-partnership (P3) proposals is a plus.

Additional Information:

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Relocation and/or per diem benefits are not offered.