Job Description:
Overview:
This position supports the development of complex, multi-disciplinary proposals and statements of qualifications (SOQs). The Proposal Coordinator II collaborates closely with technical staff, marketing team members, and subconsultants to manage content, schedules, and deliverables for high-quality, compliant submissions. This role requires excellent organization, and time management skills, along with the ability to coordinate fast-paced proposal efforts independently.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate the proposal process
Coordinate the preparation, development, and layout of SOQs and proposal documents from kickoff through final delivery, ensuring compliance with submission requirements
Format documents and ensure brand compliance and proposal consistency
Ensure proposals meet compliance requirements and align with evaluation criteria
Manage content development with input from marketing, technical staff, and leadership
Manage proposal schedules, maintain pursuit checklists, and ensure timely submission of all components
Facilitate proposal kickoff and milestone meetings to maintain progress and accountability
Support QA/QC processes to ensure high-quality, error-free deliverables
Maintain and update proposal databases, libraries, boilerplate material, and template
Conduct research and gather information from internal teams to support proposal content
Track and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on project needs
Contribute to identifying proposal process improvements and content updates
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred
4+ years of experience in a proposal coordination role, preferably in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical staff
Dependable and flexible with a proactive, team-oriented approach
Availability to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with overtime as needed
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EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in a proposal coordination role
- Experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
- Effective communicator able to collaborate with technical and non-technical staff
- Availability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with overtime as needed
What We Do
Who We Are Founded in 1965, Pape-Dawson provides professional civil engineering, surveying, GIS, and environmental services for public and private clients across Texas. With 850+ staff and offices in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Tomball, Fort Worth, Dallas, New Braunfels, and Corpus Christi, we provide both our clients and our employees with a deep bench of valuable in-house resources that span a wide range of disciplines. Pape-Dawson has provided civil engineering services for many noteworthy projects in Texas including theme parks; educational campuses; healthcare facilities; transportation improvement projects; water and wastewater infrastructure projects; commercial land development projects; and thousands of residential projects. We take great pride in producing projects than not only impact quality of life, but also help generate economic opportunity within our communities. Culture and Benefits We acknowledge the value of our employees by providing an enlightened company culture that encourages personal growth and professional excellence, supported by state-of-the-art technology and frequent training opportunities. Employee engagement is an integral part of working at Pape-Dawson. Monthly birthday celebrations, weekly trivia and bingo breaks, picnics, holiday parties, professional speakers, and networking opportunities are just a few of the many events employees enjoy. In addition to fostering a culture that promotes satisfaction and success, we provide our employees with a robust benefits package including a variety of insurance plan options; a generous PTO policy; impressive 401(k) match program; education and gym reimbursements; and flexible and remote work opportunities.





