Proposal Coordinator – Cities & Places
@ Jacobs

Chicago, IL
$80,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About the Role

The Proposal Coordinator – Cities & Places at Jacobs helps win work by supporting various business development assignments including strategic proposals, qualification statements and letters of interest. You will support proposal creation, ensure compliance, and coordinate with diverse teams to meet deadlines.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

  • Support proposals under the guidance of senior Sales Operations staff.
  • Coordinate, write, edit, and tailor non-technical proposal sections.
  • Participate in kick-off and milestone meetings.
  • Populate and update information in Jacobs’ Client Success Platform and other tools.
  • Foster relationships with various internal teams and partners.

Progressive Responsibilities

You will begin by assisting with proposal sections and grow to lead the End Game coordination for small to medium proposals, collaborating with graphic designers, editors, and other support teams. Participation in debrief meetings, maintaining quality assurance, and adherence to Jacobs’ branding and sales strategies are key.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication, technical, or a similar field.
  • 2+ years of proposal coordinator experience, preferably in engineering, architecture, or construction industries.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits and Compensation

Jacobs offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and generous paid time off policies. The base salary range for this role is between $70,900 and $90,000, with individual pay influenced by location, experience, and skills.

Work Arrangement

This role follows a hybrid working policy, combining in-person collaboration at Jacobs offices or project sites with remote work flexibility.

Key skills/competency

Proposal, Coordination, Sales, Communication, Compliance, Editing, Research, Scheduling, Adobe, Teamwork

How to Get Hired at Jacobs

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it to highlight proposal coordination skills.
  • Highlight relevant experience: Emphasize past sales or engineering proposal work.
  • Showcase communication: Include examples of effective written skills.
  • Prepare for practical interviews: Review examples of proposal scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Adobe Creative Suite functionalities
Practice proposal document editing
Brush up on compliance standards
Study file management procedures

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork experiences
Explain handling multiple deadlines
Discuss communication improvements
Share conflict resolution examples

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