TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and planning firm serving clients nationwide. As a Senior Proposal Specialist, you will play a crucial role in driving our success across our core markets that include transportation, industrial and manufacturing, buildings and sites, and water. Your responsibilities will include leading the development of compelling proposals, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with client needs, and managing the proposal process from inception to submission. You will develop and maintain key relationships with partners in operations and leadership, leveraging these connections to enhance collaboration and ensure the delivery of high-quality, client-focused proposals. Utilizing your expertise, you will craft persuasive narratives that highlight our innovative solutions and technical excellence, ultimately contributing to our growth and market leadership.
TKDA is currently located in San Bernardino with plans to relocate to Downtown Riverside by October 2026. Additional information about the exact location of our Riverside office will be communicated by late May 2026 through a formal press release or ‘News’ post.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism, engineering, architecture, or related field.
- Five to ten years of hands-on experience developing proposals and creating marketing communications materials in a professional services environment.
- Thorough understanding of the proposal development process and previous experience coordinating all facets of the proposal process: coordination, writing, interfacing with subject experts and project teams, editing/proofing, production, and quality control.
- Ability to coordinate complex submittals and large multi-discipline teams, often involving teaming partners and subconsultants.
- Write, review, and edit original content for clarity, compliance, and key messages, collaborating with technical staff.
- Other responsibilities include use of creative and persuasive writing skills to create qualifications packages, project descriptions, team member resumes, and other proposal content.
- Strong organization and time management skills demonstrated by the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Other duties as assigned.
Advantageous Qualifications
- Minimum five years of previous experience within the architecture, engineering, or construction industry in proposal and marketing material creation.
- Experience with rail and/or transportation industry RFPs and proposals.
- Experience with visualization and digital storytelling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism, engineering, architecture, or related field
- Five to ten years of hands-on experience developing proposals and creating marketing communications materials in a professional services environment
- Thorough understanding of the proposal development process and previous experience coordinating all facets of the proposal process
- Ability to coordinate complex submittals and large multi-discipline teams
- Write, review, and edit original content for clarity, compliance, and key messages
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and MS Office applications
What We Do
TKDA is a 100 percent employee-owned firm established in 1910, providing comprehensive engineering, architecture, and planning services. The company serves public and private clients across the United States, focusing on four primary markets: Industrial and Manufacturing, Transportation, Buildings and Sites, and Water. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and safety, TKDA delivers integrated design solutions that help communities and businesses grow while meeting critical project timelines and budget constraints.
