Senior Proposal Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onVÉLO, 115, North 2nd Street, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States
About Mortenson
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let's Redefine Possible®.
About the Role
The Senior Proposal Specialist is an experienced contributor who leads complex proposal efforts with autonomy and elevates proposal quality through expertise, judgment, and disciplined execution. This role serves as a proposal subject matter expert—supporting high-stakes proposals, strengthening differentiated messaging and visual storytelling, and shaping how work gets done by improving tools, templates, and AI-enabled workflows that increase efficiency and proposal impact.
You will partner with pursuit teams and leaders to translate strategy into clear win themes, value messaging, and proof points across proposal sections. As a best-practices resource and informal mentor, you will coach Specialists and Associate Specialists on customer-focused messaging, process, and quality standards. Your work will drive quality uplift by improving clarity, structure, and visual storytelling, partnering with design resources to enhance proposal look/feel and highlight Mortenson differentiation.
Hiring Process & Application
Please note that our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.).
Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
Equal Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
VÉLO, 115, North 2nd Street, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft 365, Ai Tools, Analytics, Proposal Writing, Editing, Strategic Messaging, Visual Storytelling, Content Systems, Governance, Proposal Production Workflows.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Frequently asked questions about Senior Proposal Specialist at Mortenson
What does a Senior Proposal Specialist at Mortenson do?expand_more
A Senior Proposal Specialist at Mortenson is responsible for the following: Lead complex or high-stakes proposal workstreams end-to-end; Serve as a proposal best-practices resource and mentor to Specialists; Partner with pursuit teams to translate strategy into win themes and value messaging; and Drive quality uplift by improving clarity, structure, and visual storytelling.
What are the requirements for this Senior Proposal Specialist role?expand_more
Mortenson is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience); 6–8 years of progressively responsible proposal experience; AEC industry experience strongly preferred; Proficiency with Microsoft 365; and Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Where is the Senior Proposal Specialist role at Mortenson located?expand_more
Senior Proposal Specialist at Mortenson is based in VÉLO, 115, North 2nd Street, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States. This is a hybrid role.