Proposal Coordinator

At McFarland Johnson (MJ), we’re more than infrastructure consultants - we are a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of commitment to delivering innovative planning, engineering design, environmental services, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.We’re looking for a Proposal Coordinator to join our growing Marketing Team in Portsmouth, NH. This is more than just a job - it’s chance to shape your career, grow alongside a collaborative team, and help design the future of infrastructure solutions across the country.Why Join Us?Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ’s culture in annual employee survey.Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success - you own your future.Key ResponsibilitiesProposal Development: Collaborate with project managers and technical staff to create compelling, compliant proposals. Content Creation: Write, edit, design, and produce winning proposals and qualification packages for A/E/C industry projects. Project Management: Oversee the proposal process from start to finish, including tracking opportunities, creating timelines, assigning tasks, and ensuring progress. Graphic Design: Utilize visually appealing graphics to simplify complex ideas and enhance comprehension. Presentation Development: Create PowerPoint presentations for interviews, public meetings, and professional conferences. Database Management: Maintain and update CRM database. Research and Awards: Conduct research and prepare industry award applications. General Support: Assist with administrative and business development functions, as needed. QualificationsEducational Background: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred. Professional Experience: 1-5 years in proposal development role. Industry Knowledge: Experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry or professional consulting firms is a plus. Communication Skills: Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication abilities. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in InDesign and PowerPoint; overall familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite and CRM/database management, preferred. Time Management: Able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks accordingly, ensuring quality projects are completed on time.Attention to Detail: Skilled in proofreading and editing content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with MJ's style guide and client requirements.Ability to Work Both Independently and Collaboratively: A flexible team player with a strong work ethic; proactive in research, skills development, and seeing projects to their completion.Benefits & PerksCompetitive base salary with performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.Join Us and Make a DifferenceJoin a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.