Proposal Coordinator

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Proposal Coordinator to support our Southeast Region located in Atlanta, GA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree - liberal arts or marketing.

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting the team with winning new business by supporting the proposal development process
• Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading project descriptions, staff resumes, and marketing collateral
• Updating information in project descriptions/resumes/proposals/qualifications for use in proposals
• Proofreading proposal materials and providing quality control checks

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree - liberal arts or marketing
• 1 - 5 years of experience, preferably in the AE industry
• Experience in supporting proposal development in response to owner RFPs/RFQs, especially in the transportation engineering field, a plus
• Aptitude for managing multiple, concurrent tasks and working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly with a high-level of accuracy, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Must be detail oriented and self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; graphics skills and programs a plus
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Deltek is strongly desired
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• Valid driver's license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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