Assistant Project Manager, Pursuits

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EllisDon is at the forefront of the rapidly changing construction industry. Our core values empower people to build great careers and develop creative solutions for complex projects. We have over 70 years of demonstrated expertise in pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. Learn more about our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team about careers at EllisDon.

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Our new venture in Austin, Texas highlights our dedication to innovation and community infrastructure. This project brings our Cradle to Grave services to a vibrant city, ensuring superior standards at every construction phase. Join us as EllisDon continues to shape the future of construction.

You as a Assistant Project Manager, Pursuits will:

Formulating Responses to Requests for Qualifications & Proposals

• Support coordinating the end-to-end proposal process, including planning, drafting, and submission of proposals in response to RFPs and RFQs.
• Support the development and maintenance of proposal schedules and deadlines to ensure timely delivery.
• Review bid documents and specifications, identifying client commercial, legal and technical requirements for incorporation into EllisDon's competitive proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather and organize proposal content, including resumes, project descriptions, and narrative text.
• Maintain proposal templates, libraries, and documentation to ensure consistency and accessibility.
• Ensure proposals meet client requirements, deadlines, and formatting standards specific to construction bids.
• Assist in tracking proposal progress and reporting status to management.
• Participate in proposal review meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of proposal quality.
• Ensure proposals meet client requirements, deadlines, and formatting standards specific to construction bids.

Business Development

• Support identifying future bid opportunities and managing the project pipeline for EllisDon.
• Ensure pipeline project info is updated with the most recent information.
• Represent EllisDon at local industry networking events.
• Prepare and present supporting marketing materials and presentations for clients, partners and internal stakeholders.

Is this the right role for you?

• Bachelor's diploma or degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• Working knowledge of construction scopes and activities, scheduling, project management and contract software.
• Preferred minimum 2-3 years full-time experience in a construction, architecture and/or engineering related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong organizational skills.

What we offer:

• A market-competitive annual salary that rewards your talent.
• Profit Sharing.
• Medical, Dental, and Life insurance coverage from the first day of employment.
• 401k matching plan.
• Healthcare spending account.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. We celebrate our differences and commit to Inclusive Diversity, creating a safe environment for everyone to be their authentic selves. Our purpose is to help people achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the community.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven't already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.