Proposal Specialist - Construction

BBCH Support Services, LLC (BBCH-SS) is growing! We are looking for a motivated proposal specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and teaming skills. This role is for someone looking to develop the skills and gain the knowledge for growing their career in proposal management, with opportunity that can lead to career advancement over time. The proposal specialist will collaborate with team members across various departments and learn to manage complex proposals under the guidance of senior staff.

BBCH supports best-value companies providing federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions. We offer a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, vision, and FSA; 401K matching; profit sharing; and paid time off (PTO).

This is a REMOTE position.

Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000/annual 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties, but not all duties performed for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leading the full bid lifecycle for assigned projects, from initial pre-qualification through to contract award

• Leading efforts for non-complex federal and commercial proposal development
• Compiling and submitting polished bid packages, incorporating all necessary documentation
• Coordinate with internal and external (e.g., teaming partner) stakeholders for data collection (i.e., data calls) and the preparation of proposal sections
• Developing accurate and complete proposal content with strict adherence to RFP requirements
• Collaborating and coordinating with other BBCH departments and subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Writing, editing, and formatting proposal documents
• Drafting and updating personnel resumes 
• Data entry and updating/maintaining company repositories and resources, maintaining meticulous records and databases of bid activities to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval
• Assisting senior staff with complex proposal development
• Collaborating closely with estimators to gather intelligence and refine bid strategies.
• Seeking and tracking bidding opportunities in various advertising platforms

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in related course of study
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing bids, writing proposals, grants, technical writing or similar marketing-related documents with strict requirements and deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of public, private, and federal bidding processes, including pre-qualification requirements and compliance standards.
• Minimum 2 year of RFP and/or RFQ experience in one or more of the following industries: construction, civil construction, structural restoration and/or environmental
• Experience with Monday.com, Responsive, or other proposal management/content management software is a plus.

Competencies:

• Proficient with the American English language (composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation)
• Works with integrity and upholds high ethical standards
• Applies strong critical thinking, reasoning, and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Adaptable to quick assignment changes
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

Additional Qualifying Factors:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening (post accepted offer) and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Necessary Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Work is mostly performed from a sedentary posture. The employee is regularly required to hear, talk, sit, and use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and phone. The employee may be occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and lift, handle, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust vision.

Working Conditions:

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required. 

About Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) is a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. The BBCH family of companies include 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands. The vision of BBCH is to be best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for general construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, professional services, and facility support services.

BBCH gives lawful hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. While preference is given to these individuals, all employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.