Proposal Administrator

PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC (dba QUES), a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is composed of some of the most highly qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of engineering, designing, asset management, and construction management for the electric utility and other industries. We are a highly mobile and flexible team with the ability to service every area and region within our customers’ area of operation. With over 700 employees and growing, we have thousands of years of combined electrical utility experience to draw from when committing to provide our clients with a wide range of utility services.

****This Posting is for our Sister Company, Nova Group, Inc****

Under the direction of the Vice President of Pre-Construction Services and the company, the Proposal Administrator will manage the proposal activities, including maintaining proposal schedules and deadlines, developing proposal outlines and compliance matrices, and creating and monitoring the progress of each proposal through the submission. The Proposal Administrator participates in the long- and short-range plans for proposal development, including researching future proposal opportunities.

Nova Group began with building steam lines for the U.S. Federal Government at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. By the late 1970s, Nova expanded its expertise in mechanical construction to several Bay Area military bases. During this time, Nova installed hundreds of thousands of feet of utilities, including steam and condensate piping, and performed marine construction, including cofferdams, drydock upgrades, and wharf construction. Nova also installed high-voltage power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, and emergency power generation facilities.

• Review primarily Federal project opportunities daily to identify notifications on potential projects from the list of sites (SAM, B2G, Gov Tribe, DOE, and others). Communicate to the estimating team the possible projects of interest that match the niche markets.
• Contributes to the development and review of proposal strategies and themes. Assist with communications, summarizing the bids, sharing requests for proposals (RFPs), amendments, Q&A coordination with the owner, and other updates to the estimating team.
• Carries out writing/editing/rewriting efforts for proposals, as needed, and ensures that proposals maintain high standards of excellence in appearance, responsiveness, and quality of writing. Review the proposal sections to ensure that the requirements are adequately met.
• Carries out and/or coordinates proposal final production activities for submission, whether hard copy or electronic, through various owner program platforms, including active status on PIEE and various other owner-required forecast tracking and submitting software.
• Write and continually update all collateral marketing materials, including project data sheets, project photos, and resumes.
• Update potential project forecast information from various military agencies and industry sources. Conducts annual research and summarization of future project opportunities for the Department of Defense (DoD), and other agencies/organizations when identified, primarily from the published Fiscal Year MILCON budget to identify projects in three key niche markets of Fuel, Marine, and Utilities, or unique (other) contracts.
• Provides writing and editing support to various company-written materials on an as-needed basis, as time permits. Updates and maintains presentation materials for outreach events. Creates and provides creative assistance on PowerPoint presentations for the firm as needed. Gathers articles from departments and supports the review of the company's quarterly newsletter, when needed. Contributes to award submission materials and monitors award submission requirements and deadlines, and ensures that all award submission requirements are met.
• Reviews and provides updated material for the company website, for newly awarded projects and current progress photos, and new/updated project descriptions on a semi-regular basis.
• Collaborates with the VP and Chief Estimator on the communication with the owner on potential opportunities and submitting technical clarifications. Responsible for the exchange of obtaining bid documents and sharing the files, including any updated data through addenda, with the estimating team and via BOX access to external partners.

• Bachelor's level degree in Marketing, Engineering (or Construction), Business Management, English, Communications, or equivalent combinations of training and experience required. Previous experience as a Marketing/Proposal Coordinator is required. Technical writing experience is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance execution of strategic vision with a willingness to dive into details. An open and collaborative style that blends in with our spirit of teamwork and partnership. Sound analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus. Ability to work/function independently as needed.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet multiple deadlines, including the ability to manage priorities and workflow, as well as plan, organize, and implement programs and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Computer experience, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of and experience with layout programs such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is a big plus.

Pay- $   100,000   - $  115,000   Annually *Depending on Experience  

Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws, which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVRs, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing).  The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 

EO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.