At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 100 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to understand today’s needs and develop plans to improve the movement of people and goods!

As we enter our 106th year in consulting, we are seeking individuals who are eager to work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, creativity, energy, and innovation are rewarded with promotions and challenging roles on interesting projects.

We are seeking a highly motivated Lead NC Marketing Coordinator to assist with creating proposals, qualification statements, general marketing collateral and tracking Business Development opportunities for professional transportation and infrastructure engineering services. This person will work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and both writing, and graphics skills are preferred. The successful candidate will also be expected to manage any needed additional staffing/support from other offices assisting their work as well as assisting supporting other offices’ marketing efforts. This position will also assist in NC Business Development efforts, client coordination, scheduling, and opportunity tracking.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, develop, and produce professional services responses for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Tailor project descriptions, personnel resumes, and other materials to support winning proposals.
• Write and edit proposal and presentation materials for readability, clarity, tone of voice, consistency, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and formatting.
• Write technical copy for engineering related proposals and marketing material.
• Develop effective methods for presenting and organizing proposal information, such as the use of infographics, tables, and images.
• Coordinate artwork for proposals, shortlist presentations, and brochures.
• Coordinate with external consultant firms during proposal development.
• Assist with document management of resumes and project descriptions for expedited refinement and proposal integration.
• Assist in document management and preparation of meeting minutes associated with DOT Design Build pursuits.
• Research and track business opportunities.
• Foster productive and rewarding working relationships with internal and external clients.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop) skills.
• A strong and clear professional communication style with excellent written, graphic and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and edit clear, user-friendly technical documents and creative copy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with strict deadlines.
• Superb multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, handle multiple tasks, and identify and swiftly solve problems.
• Self-motivation, confidence, energy, and creativity.
• Effective time management skills and good judgment.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in English, Communications, Marketing, or associated field.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Desired Requirements:

• Knowledge of A/E/C industry and specifically engineering terminology.
• Experience with SF330 and SF254/255 proposals a plus.
• Knowledge of Mid-Atlantic DOT procurement requirements.
• Experience in Mid-Atlantic DOT Design Build pursuits.
• Assisting Senior Transportation Engineers in the day to day management and operation of office administration.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Position # 1247