The Role
The Senior Proposal Specialist leads strategic proposal development, manages marketing efforts, maintains CRM accuracy, and mentors team members, ensuring strong submissions and collaboration across departments.
Summary Generated by Built In
As our Senior Proposal Specialist, you will lead strategic proposal development and manage high‑impact marketing efforts that drive our ability to win work. This includes producing compelling RFQ/P responses, interview materials, pursuit collateral, GMP packages, coaching teams and award submissions.
You'll maintain CRM accuracy, manage content libraries, and support reporting that informs marketing strategy. Working closely with operations, preconstruction, and leadership, you’ll gather information that strengthens each pursuit. You’ll also mentor marketing team members and support training and engagement initiatives across offices.
Successful team members bring strong storytelling skills, collaborative energy, and a strategic mindset to elevate our pursuits and help deliver the best construction experience.
- Enjoy a realistic, well-managed workload without “proposal burnout.”
- Use appropriate tools and technology that free you up for strategy and storytelling.
- Grow through hands-on training and ongoing development via SpawGlass University and external programs.
- Collaborate closely with in-house graphics, content, and photography/videography professionals.
- Attend project events to connect with our people and experience our work firsthand.
- Contribute to a high-performing team with a strong hit rate and a culture of celebrating wins.
- Serve as a leader and resource to other marketing team members.
- Be recognized and appreciated by leadership for your contributions to our success.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in A/E/C industry proposal‑process leadership, general contracting experience is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is a plus.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with acute attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint, and CRM systems.
- Strategic mindset and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally, manage timelines, and adapt to new tools and processes.
Absolute Best Benefits
- Employee ownership
- Competitive pay
- Career development and continuing education assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with 6% match (traditional and Roth)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance with free eligible medications through Rx ‘n Go
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with SpawGlass contribution
- Physical and mental health wellness reimbursement (e.g. gym membership, yoga classes, massages, etc.)
SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in A/E/C industry proposal-process leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and CRM systems
- Strategic mindset and strong interpersonal skills
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The Company
What We Do
SpawGlass is a 100 percent employee-owned, Texas-based construction services provider founded in 1953. The company offers comprehensive services throughout every phase of construction, including commercial, civil, and facility services. With a commitment to building trust, professionalism, and teamwork, SpawGlass serves a diverse client base across sectors like healthcare, education, and public works, aiming to provide the absolute best construction experience while fostering flourishing communities and thriving employee owners.
