(Urgent Search) Proposal Specialist - On Site Position
Company: New River Electrical Corporation
Location: Granville
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Title: Proposal Specialist - On Site Position Location:
Granville, OH Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions Please
complete the application completely and accurately. Position
Description Position Summary New River Electrical Corporation is
seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Proposal Specialist
with technical writing experience to support the development of
high-quality, client-focused proposals in the electrical utility
sector. The Proposal Specialist is responsible for managing the
end-to-end proposal development process, writing and editing
proposals, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring
the delivery of high-quality, competitive proposals that align with
customer requirements and company objectives. In this position, you
will report to Vice President of Business Development, Sales and
Marketing and will work closely with Operations leadership and
staff. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical
writing skills, a strong understanding of utility operations, and
experience responding to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
Duties/Responsibilities 1. Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs issued by
electric utility companies, electrical cooperatives, and
municipalities to determine submission requirements and evaluation
criteria. 2. Develop, write, edit and format clear, compelling, and
compliant proposal content (including project approaches, execution
strategies, team qualifications, safety and sustainability plans.
executive summaries, technical sections, and pricing narratives)
tailored to specific customers in the electrical utility sector. 3.
Ensure all documents are formatted, proofread, and finalized
according to customer instructions and internal quality standards.
4. Ensure all proposals comply with customer requirements,
submission guidelines, and internal quality standards. 5. Track
proposal timelines, coordinate submission logistics, and assist
with final production and delivery. 6. Lead the proposal
development process from RFP analysis through final submission. 7.
Collaborate with engineering, project management, operations, and
business development teams to gather technical inputs and ensure
accuracy of content. 8. Maintain and update a library of reusable
proposal content including past performance references, resumes,
and project descriptions. 9. Support proposal planning activities
including kickoff meetings, content outlines, writing assignments,
and internal review cycles. 10. Stay informed on industry trends,
regulatory changes, and customer expectations in the electrical
utility and infrastructure sectors. 11. Communicate proposal
status, risks, and issues to leadership and stakeholders. 12.
Support proposal presentations and client meetings as needed. 13.
There may be occasional limited travel for off-site meetings,
events or other business matters. 14. Other Duties Please note this
job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice. Position
Requirements Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in Business,
English, Communications, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent
experience). 2. APMP certification or coursework in proposal
management best practices is a plus. 3. 3-5 years of experience
writing, editing and developing proposals for utility, energy, or
infrastructure-related construction services. 4. Familiarity with
utility procurement processes and evaluation criteria, particularly
RFPs. 5. Background in technical writing or journalism is
preferred. 6. Knowledge of environmental permitting, regulatory
compliance, engineering design, or construction management in the
utility sector is a plus. 7. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe
Acrobat. 8. Experience with proposal management software (e.g.,
Unanet, Shipley, GovWin, Privia, RFPIO, SharePoint, Loopio)
preferred 9. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
with the ability to tailor content for both technical and
non-technical audiences and translate technical concepts into
clear, persuasive language. 10. Strong project management,
organizational, analytical and research skills and ability to
manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. 11. Adaptability
and problem-solving skills. 12. Excellent analytical thinking
skills and problem-solving abilities. 13. Resourceful team-player,
yet with the ability to effectively work independently. Physical
Demands The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer
for prolonged periods of time. Equal Opportunity Employer It has
been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company
not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to
recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and
condition of employment. PI63da4dfc5e43-37156-38624387
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