Senior Marketing and Proposal Specialist

Job Description CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Marketing & Proposal Specialist to lead the development of strategic, client-focused proposals and presentations. In this role, you’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to craft compelling content that highlights our unique approach and technical expertise. The successful candidate will have exceptional organization skills, a creative mindset, an eagerness to grow, and the flexibility to perform in a fast-paced, team-driven setting. Preferred location: Texas offices in Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, or Dallas. Responsibilities Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement strategies for marketing and business development efforts throughout the firm's West Central Region. Develop, write, edit, and proofread content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials of a complex nature for our municipal water and environmental clients. Apply creativity and strategic vision in a theme-based approach to lead brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions. Update information in the CDMSmith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals and qualification packages, and maintain marketing and visual presentation information. Actively participate in the CDMSmith marketing discipline group by working on task forces and committees as available. Develop business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training sources and association membership and committee involvement. Qualifications Bachelor's degree. 6 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism or related degree. Previous experience working for an architectural, engineering, or construction firm. Proficient in MS Office365, Adobe CreativeCloud, and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates. Ability to effectively coordinate projects by communicating with remote team members. Experience editing and proofreading narrative written by technical professionals. Practical experience facilitating large and small groups in strategy and proposal development. Ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed. Ability to organize, negotiate and manage multiple deadlines and assignments. Experience with business development/marketing process models such as Dag Knudsen, Miller‑Heiman, Shipley. Excellent command of grammar, AP Style Manual and spelling. Skills & Abilities Excellent command of grammar and spelling. Proficient in MS Office365, Adobe CreativeSuite and SharePoint applications. Demonstrated knowledge of business development models. Ability to organize, negotiate and drive proposal schedules. Ability to facilitate discussions and participate as a contributing member of a team. Travel 10% or less. EEO Statement CDMSmith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDMSmith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserve the right to require background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, credit and motor vehicle records for certain positions. Drug testing may also be required for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment and will not precede an interview. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Pay Range USD $78,478.00 – $129,459.00 Visa Sponsorship No—sponsorship is not supported. #J-18808-Ljbffr