Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.
We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.
Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.
When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.
The Proposal Writer will be responsible for developing and managing high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals in response to RFQs, RFPs, and SOQs for heavy civil construction projects. This role requires excellent communication and writing skills, a firm understanding of civil construction processes, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and interpret RFP/RFQ documents to develop compliant, client-focused responses.
Write, edit, and organize proposal content including executive summaries, approach narratives, project descriptions, resumes, safety records, and organizational charts.
Coordinate with estimating, operations, engineering, and business development teams to gather technical content and ensure proposal accuracy.
Manage multiple deadlines, proposal schedules, and submission requirements.
Maintain and update a library of boilerplate content, resumes, and project write-ups.
Assist in developing presentations and marketing collateral as needed.
Ensure all submissions align with client requirements and company branding.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience writing proposals in the heavy civil, construction, or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry.
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Familiarity with public agency procurement processes (e.g., DOTs, municipalities, transit authorities).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Experience preparing proposals for design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and CM/GC projects.
Understanding of construction documents including schedules, cost estimates, and work plans.
Ability to manage input from multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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