Senior Proposal Specialist

Company: Southland Industries
Location: Union City
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that's as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design, is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement and where people are treated with respect at all levels. If you're someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we're looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you'll feel engaged, challenged and valued. If you're ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. POSITION SUMMARY Southland Industries is currently seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist to join our Engineering & Construction (E&C) team, in our Union City, CA office. If you are creative, a self-starter and love putting together proposals that will help move business forward, we want to hear from you! What you'll do:

• You'll work with our E&C team and take the lead and ownership of all prequalification and proposal preparation. This includes coordinating Bid Proposal preparation, including, but not limited to, scope, resumes, project lists, organization charts and any collateral/support documentation
• You will need to be able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment where clear and precise communication is critical to the continued growth of the business
• You'll also work with our E&C on all RFQ and Bid Proposal packages to develop deliverable list, timeline for document preparation, submission requirements and responsibilities, and final package submission
• You'll be able to use your creative skills to design, prepare, and format general introductory packages, handouts, and presentations
• You'll help develop standards for proposal formats and brochures while incorporating design elements into the in-house standard marketing materials
• Assist with power point presentation design and content
• You have the opportunity to be part of a corporate wide proposal team for collaboration and cross division support What you'll need to be successful:
  • You possess strong project management skills and can guide proposals through all stages of development from request for proposal analysis to final delivery
  • You're very detailed oriented
  • You're fluent in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop-it's required! As is Adobe Creative Suite and MS Visio are preferred
  • Preparing proposals of technical solutions for evaluation by non-technical people
  • Developing proposals for selection using a best value system
  • Selling to the general contractor and end user communities What you bring to the table:
    • 4+ years' experience in writing, editing, and researching functions to prepare, print and submit online technical documentation: AEC experience is a plus
    • You're self-motivated, tenacious and have the ability to navigate in a fast paced environment
    • You have excellent communication skills (written and oral) and have the interpersonal skills to connect with those who you need information from
    • You have the ability to prioritize work and self-manage competing deadlines.
    • You have some experience with ERP/CRM data entry, reporting, etc.
    • You have a bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications or Engineering preferred YOU Matter Benefits:As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
      • 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
      • Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
      • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Paid for Employee
      • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
      • Disability Income Protection Insurance
      • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
      • Paid Parental Leave Benefits
      • Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
      • Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our web site: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN or Twitter To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. **All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug test, background check and professional reference checks. ** **We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time** If you don't feel this position is match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram to keep up to date on what we're doing as a company.

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