Full Job Description
Role:
MFS is seeking a motivated Proposal Coordinator to work in our innovative, highly respected, and dynamic consulting firm in the engineering and construction industry. This position will assist with marketing and project management in our San Juan, Puerto Rico office.
This position requires work primarily out of the San Juan office, but may require occasional travel for marketing related events within Puerto Rico or for other as needed local travel.
Interested candidates should submit resume with salary requirements.
Responsibilities:
Search and obtain leads for local, state, and federal agency bid opportunities on a weekly basis
Lead, manage and assist proposal development for RFP/Q’s including proposals, qualifications, award/bid submittals
Work with Project Managers and Senior Personnel to determine go/no-go RFP/Q opportunities
Prepare company qualifications including key personnel resumes and project reference sheets
Maintain and assist in lead generation via CRM/opportunity tracking system
Assist and lead proposal development company-wide on proposal submission schedule and coordinating consultant teaming matrix
Develop, implement, and control proposal schedules, taking action as appropriate to assure deliverable milestones are met
Perform quality control for proposals including qualifications, company documents/forms, and presentations and maintain marketing folder server organization
Work with satellite offices to provide/request resources as needed
Write and edit marketing content tailored to intended audience
Support and attend Business Development and Networking Events for Project Managers and Senior Personnel.
Coordinate local networking events and sponsorships
Translate content from Spanish to English or vice versa
Coordinate and work remotely with the marketing department located in the NJ office on social media, website and content development, company swag and marketing materials
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Communications
3-5 years of proposal and business development experience
3+ years of office experience
Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines
Must have excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English
Strong ability to motivate, mobilize and lead a team to accomplish a goal while creating a positive work environment.
Ability to thrive in deadline-oriented environment
Great attention to detail
Build relationships within the marketing community which will help strengthen consultant and client relationships
Proficient in Deltek Vision software or any CRM platform
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Some experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign
Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
Local travel required
Certificate of Good Standing
Physical Requirements:
Continually required to stand, walk, and sit
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Continually required to talk or hear
Continually utilize visual acuity to operate office equipment
Occasionally required to bend, stoop, and kneel
Occasionally required to lift, carry, or push items up to 15 pounds
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
About the Company:
MFS is #17 best places to work in NJ (NJ BIZ 2019).
MFS is #76 on the Top 100 NYC Design Firms (ENR 2019).
MFS is an independent and innovative consulting engineering and construction management firm headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. We share a total commitment to excellence both internally and externally. Externally, we offer clients expertise in site/civil, structural, geotechnical and foundation, survey, geotechnical drilling, and construction management services. Internally, we offer excellent benefit packages to eligible employees that include: Paid Vacation, Personal, and Holidays, Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Training, and Tuition Reimbursement. To learn more, please visit us on the web atwww.MFSengineers.com. MFS is an EEO/AAP Employer.
Notice to Third Party Agencies:
Please note that MFS, which is comprised of MFS Engineers and Surveyor, DPC, MFS Construction, LLC, MFS Consulting, LLC and MFS Consulting Engineers, CORP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to the HR Department or any job sourcing ad of MFS, in the form of an e-mail, fax, or mail will be deemed to be the property of MFS. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request from MFS' HR Department, MFS reserves the unrestricted right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without incurring any liability (financial or otherwise) to the recruiter, agency, and/or staffing firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance
Referral Program
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus Pay
Experience:
MS Office Suite: 5 years (Required)
In Design: 1 year (Required)
Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (Required)
CRM: 3 years (Required)
Office: 3 years (Required)
Proposal and Business Development: 3 years (Required)
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
License:
Driver's License (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Required)
English (Required)
Work authorization:
United States (Required)
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible
