Proposal Manager or Proposal Coordinator

TEAMS THAT BUILD TRUST

For over 30 years,KBA Inc. has successfully managed highly visible public and private construction projects, earning the trust and respect of clients throughout our community. It’s what we do. No one does it better. KBA is small enough to be flexible and responsive, yet big enough to manage large and complex projects. As 100% employee owned, we recognize our employees are our most important resource and the basis for our success. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and cultures within our workforce. We work hard, and we have fun.

KBA, Inc. works on the area’s most technically challenging, complex, and award-winning construction projects:

Bridges - Roads & Highways-Transit

Water & Wastewater-Buildings/Facilities - Parks -Port Facilities

KBA’s Business Development and Marketing team supports our project managers in project pursuits and proposalsand works with each department in various capacities. We are at the perfect size where the team can both specialize in what we love to do and try new things.

We are largely cross-trained in all Marketing activities and collaborate to cover all the SMPS domains of practice (research, planning, client and business development, proposals, promotional activity, and management).

We are currently seeking to add a Proposal Manager / or Coordinator to our growing Business Development and Marketing team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, a strong writer, technically knowledgeable of AEC marketing with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude. Be part of a thriving team actively planning and delivering creative designs and solutions. The ability to anticipate and solve problems with nearly obsessive attention to detail pretty much sums up the KBA difference.

What you’ll be doing:

Overall Marketing

Experience translating technical work and writing into marketing materials.

Write communications copy for review and editing by others with minimal edits/changes.

Develop press releases, blog posts, white papers, and miscellaneous marketing materials.

Communicate and collaborate with internal marketing staff, core business function managers, and project managers.

Assist with gathering market research.

Proposal Preparation

Demonstrated experience managing and preparing SOQs and proposals.

Independently manage the full proposal lifecycle by collaborating with internal and external team members and partners, including research, strategizing win themes, planning, preparing, writing, designing, and producing all proposal and interview materials.

Lead kickoffand strategy, proposal review, and deliverables-planning meetings as needed.

Develop interview presentation materials and coach teams.

Proposal Data

Create, track, and maintain marketing materials, such as:

Resumes

Project descriptions and data

Client testimonials

Photography

Brochures

Proposal closeout

Brand/Quality

Maintain and enforce company brand standards and quality control procedures.