Proposal Specialist

LOCATION Seattle, Portland or Boise (Andersen Regional office or SVH) SALARY RANGE $70-95K *Salary will depend on experience, qualifications, and geographic location ABOUT ANDERSEN CONSTRUCTION For over 75 years, Andersen has grown in the Northwest by leading with integrity, building safely, and putting our clients’ and project team’s needs first. Founded in 1950, Andersen builds throughout the Pacific Northwest with offices operating in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Eugene, OR, and Boise ID. Our employees live and work by nine core values, supporting the company’s vision to be the Builder of Choice. We are accountable to one another, our clients and partners to uphold these values. At the root of it all, we do what we say we are going to do. Andersen Construction is part of the Shoestring Valley Holdings (SVH) family of companies. OUR MARKETING TEAM Andersen’s dynamic marketing team collaborates cross regionally within our company to create thoughtfully designed, branded collateral that embodies our culture and values. We embrace the attitude that ‘good enough’ well…isn’t. Marketing at Andersen is respected, valued and integrated into every aspect of communicating our vision. Our multi-disciplinary team encompasses project pursuits, branding, external and internal communications, strategic marketing planning, and more. Marketing team members work in all regions, and together serve the needs of all our regional offices. Occasional travel be-tween offices for in-person collaboration, training, and meetings is expected. WHAT WE NEED As Proposal Specialist, you will collaborate with the full marketing team, executive leadership, project staff (including field and office personnel), estimating, and others throughout the project pursuit process from RFQ-> RFP-> Interview-> Debrief. This involves streamlining their collective knowledge to curate and design thoughtful, cohesive proposal responses that effectively demonstrate how we work and solve problems. You will use your design and problem-solving skills to communicate detailed information with clear hierarchy and messaging, combined with photography and other graphics. Our ideal teammate for this position is a self-motivated designer and grammar junkie - someone who understands InDesign details like nested character styles, can wrangle multiple content sources into a consistent voice, and distill complex concepts into engaging infographics and page layouts. Bottom line: you understand the difference between just getting something done and doing it right. You work in InDesign, never Canva. In return, you can count on being trusted with the autonomy to make decisions, develop creative solutions, and offer ideas for improvement. With executive support, the marketing team is empowered to thrive, be creative and have fun even when staring down multiple deadlines. This role will be a 75/25 split between Proposal Specialist and Communications Team Support. With that you’ll have the opportunity to not only work on pursuits but get to jobsites for marketing photos, help copyright social media posts, update company website and help with the broader SVH family of company’s collateral that Andersen Construction is a part of. Learn more at shoestringvalley.com WHAT YOU’LL DO HERE Develop, design and coordinate proposal responses using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other Creative Suite apps as needed Print and bind responses either in-house or occasionally with remote printer Brainstorm win strategies and compelling content through outlining and storyboarding Participate in all proposal meetings, including kickoff, status check-ins, reviews Define and create compelling interview materials and presentations Create responsibility matrix defining roles, deadlines and assignments Track progress and communicate clearly with pursuit team Manage multiple pursuits concurrently while meeting quality standards and deadlines Update people and project information within marketing database Collaborate with full marketing team on other creative projects, social media, video production, events, and graphics WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills A competitive, self-motivated work ethic Effective prioritization to manage multiple deadlines while consistently delivering best-in-class results Writing / editing experience with clear, concise narratives (general knowledge of A/E/C industry terms highly valued) 4+ years of proposal or related A/E/C experience Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field / OR significant direct experience Intermediate knowledge of Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge) Working knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite Training in a Mac environment BENEFITS SNAPSHOT COMPENSATION & TIME OFF Competitive compensation with Year-End Bonus Program Company-Funded Retirement & ESOP Plans equal to 15% of annual salary 401(k) self-directed retirement plan with access to a financial advisor 7 paid holidays plus a generous and flexible PTO program Flexible Work Weeks HEALTH & WELLBEING Customized medical plan that provides many employees with no out-of-pocket costs for the entire year! Plans include naturopathic, acupuncture, and chiropractic care Employee-only medical plan is premium-free after wellness incentive; all other levels are reduced after incentive Direct Primary Care (DPC) provided at no cost Unlimited primary care visits with same- or next-day access Longer appointments, virtual visits, and direct communication with your doctor No copays or deductibles for primary care services No Out-of-Pocket costs for most specialty & virtual care solutions Direct access to high-quality specialists, imaging, and procedures Dental and Vision plans are provided with no premium Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, counseling, and life support Wellness seminars, educational sessions, and brown-bag events FINANCIAL & LIFESTYLE BENEFITS Education assistance for continued learning and professional development Employee Referral Incentive Program Company-provided life and disability plans Voluntary supplemental insurance options Incent Fit wellness program - earn up to $35/month in cash for fitness participation Corporate discounts with local retail and clothing vendors WORKPLACE & CULTURE Collaborative office environment Free on-site gym access (where available) Beverages and snacks provided Industry organization memberships and events Community involvement and paid volunteer opportunities through the Andersen Foundation Fun, festive, and sometimes competitive team-building events throughout the year Original writing samples are also welcome. Preference will be given to creative page layout design and demonstrated ability to manage long documents using Adobe InDesign. Experience working in the A/E/C marketing industry is preferred. Andersen provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees & applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or all other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SCREENING Andersen conducts pre-employment drug screenings on all new employees in keeping with our commitment to a drug free workplace. Our offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of this drug screening. BACKGROUND CHECK & DRIVING RECORD Andersen conducts background checks and driving record review of all new employees. 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