Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is searching for a skilled Proposal Coordinator to join our Marketing team! This role is a hybrid position and is based out of our Raleigh, NC office.
The Proposal Coordinator/Proposal & Graphics Coordinator will contribute to the planning and implementation of marketing and communications initiatives.
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Proposal Coordinator and Proposal & Graphics Coordinator to support business development and marketing efforts within our Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) firm. This role combines marketing coordination, proposal development, and strong graphic design capabilities to create compelling visual and written content that supports brand growth and project pursuits.
Responsibilities:
Marketing & Business Development Support
- Assist with the preparation of proposals, qualifications (RFQs/RFPs), and interview presentations
- Coordinate with technical staff to gather content for marketing materials
- Maintain and update marketing databases, project sheets, and resumes
- Support pursuit strategies and deadline-driven submissions
Graphic Design & Visual Communication
- Design and produce marketing collateral including brochures, presentations, infographics, and digital content
- Ensure brand consistency across all materials
- Create visual layouts for proposals and presentations to enhance readability and impact
- Develop graphics for social media, website updates, and email campaigns
Content Development
- Write, edit, and proofread marketing content
- Develop project descriptions, case studies, and award submissions
- Assist with website and social media content updates
Brand & Communications
- Support internal and external communications initiatives
- Help maintain brand standards and templates
- Coordinate marketing campaigns and events (conferences, trade shows, etc.)
Qualifications:
- 0- 5 years of experience in marketing, preferably in the A/E/C industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field.
- Experience with proposal development (highly preferred)
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office
- Graphic design skills
- Creative thinking ability with strong visual communication skills
- Colloborative personality that is capable of working with technical teams
- Proactive and adaptable
Skills Required
- 0-5 years of experience in marketing, preferably in the A/E/C industry
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field
- Experience with proposal development
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office
- Graphic design skills and strong visual communication ability
- Creative thinking and collaborative personality capable of working with technical teams
- Proactive and adaptable
What We Do
Summit Design and Engineering Services is a full-service design and engineering firm providing innovative design solutions and comprehensive project management for full-service project delivery. The company specializes in construction engineering and inspection, architecture, and construction materials testing and special inspections. It is a compact firm structured to adapt efficiently to client needs and is licensed to practice in 14 different states across the U.S.
