Proposal Writer

About us:

4LEAF, Inc (4LEAF) is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing services throughout the United States. For over 20 years, 4LEAF has assisted communities in successfully navigating contract services, leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry’s notable providers of planning, building and safety, engineering, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff, combined with our company culture, have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

Job Description:

4LEAF is seeking a full-time Proposal Writer for our Pleasanton office with excellent verbal and written communication skills and extremely detail-oriented and highly organized. This role is responsible for preparing high-quality proposals and bid responses for construction projects, ensuring they are aligned with client requirements and company capabilities. 

This person is highly organized, self-directed, self-starting, and proactive. This role will need proven project management skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, solve problems, and work effectively with others to deliver high quality results within prescribed deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Proposal Development

• Efficiently review the proposal development process from RFP receipt to proposal delivery, against deadlines, and with minimal supervision.
• Review and interpret requests for proposals (RFPs) to identify required content elements, win themes, and strategic messages.
• Collaborate with project managers, directors, and other team members to gather accurate and relevant content. 
• Draft proposals, manage reviews by stakeholders and subject matter experts, and obtain final proposal approvals.
• Perform content assembly, editing, formatting, reviews, and production.
• Ensure that all RFP technical requirements are met, proposals are tailored to prospective clients’ needs, content is relevant and accurate, and all text and graphical elements adhere to templates, brand guidelines, and visual presentation and communication standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree, in English, Marketing, Journalism or Communications.
• 1-3 years of proposal writing experience, preferably for B2B or B2G professional services. Alternatively, 3-5 years in a technical writer, advertising copy editor, or similar role will be considered as a substitute.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and work effectively with others to deliver high quality results within prescribed deadlines.
• Experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or related industries preferred. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong editing and content organization abilities.
• Business and technical writing experience combined with creative and persuasive writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook).
• Experience with Microsoft Word templates, themes, styles, and advanced formatting functions.
• Knowledge of visual design principles.

Working Conditions:

• General office environment.
• Regularly requires working in a seated position at workstation for extended periods.
• Occasionally may require lifting to 20lbs.

4LEAF anticipates paying between $76,300 - $93,300 per year for this position, commensurate with experience.

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm 
• On-site, in Pleasanton, CA

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) match 
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program 

4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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