Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Turner & Townsend is a leading global professional services company supporting clients across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. They are seeking a Proposal Writer to develop high-quality proposals and presentations, primarily focusing on the Infrastructure sector, while collaborating with senior leadership to shape winning strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of high-quality, winning proposals and presentations across the US, with an initial focus on supporting, Infrastructure sector (e.g. aviation; rail; defense) pursuits
- Lead end-to-end proposal development (RFQ/RFP/RFI), including planning, content creation, and submission
- Coordinate stakeholders and manage timelines across multiple concurrent pursuits within a national team model
- Translate complex delivery concepts into concise, persuasive content aligned to client needs
- Lead client interview preparation, including developing presentation materials, facilitating mock interviews and rehearsal sessions, and coaching teams to present with confidence and clarity
- Act as a go-to proposal resource for Infrastructure pursuits, applying knowledge of major market players, sector trends, delivery models, and terminology
- Maintain and evolve infrastructure-specific proposal content, case studies, and differentiators
- Help shape win strategies and compelling messaging that improves Turner & Townsend’s win probability on Infrastructure pursuits
- Own the design and development of proposals and presentations in PowerPoint, creating visually compelling, brand-compliant deliverables that elevate overall quality of submissions
- Combine content development and visual design to produce clear, engaging storytelling and graphics
- Utilize templates while also enhancing layouts, graphics, and storytelling for maximum impact
- Translate technical concepts into clear visual diagrams, infographics and structured narratives
Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience across both proposal/bid management and corporate marketing/communications, preferably within the construction consultancy, advisory, legal, architecture, or real estate industries
- Proven ability to translate complex information into persuasive narratives
- Certification in proposal management such as Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) or other
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, journalism, or the equivalent in prior marketing and business development experience
- Excellent project management, organizational and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, under tight deadlines
- Implement and enforce procedures, and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Possesses a strong aesthetic sensibility and a proven ability to develop visually appealing and impactful proposal layouts, graphics, and presentations
- An ability to understand the broader business context and contribute strategically to proposal development and business development initiatives
- Comprehensive knowledge of the construction consultancy and advisory business is a plus
- Creative thinker with an ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way, both written and verbally
- Self-starter who demonstrates integrity and a strong work ethic
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is mandatory for developing compelling and visually engaging proposals and bid presentations
- Mastery of overall Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency desirable
- Video and graphic design experience is also a plus
Benefits
- If you possess the skills necessary to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits, a creative and engaged team environment, and a genuine career opportunity.
- We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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