01/08/2026
📢 NOW HIRING: Senior Proposal Coordinator
📍 Location: Elkton, VA 22827
🏗️ Department: Preconstruction / Construction Management
👔 Reports To: CEO / CAO
⏱️ Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Proposal Coordinator to lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of winning proposals for a wide range of construction projects.
This role manages the full proposal lifecycle from start to finish and plays a key role in delivering clear, compliant, and compelling responses for industrial, commercial, heavy civil, VDOT, and municipal contracts.
Project types include:
• Industrial & commercial construction
• VDOT & heavy highway work
• Excavation & hydro-excavation
• Concrete & paving
• Underground utilities
• Mechanical piping
• Municipal contracts
Key Responsibilities
• Build and manage proposals for RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and SOQs (VDOT, municipalities, public agencies)
• Review solicitations and develop compliance matrices, outlines, and schedules
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, safety, equipment, and executive leadership
• Write, edit, and format proposal narratives (approach, schedule, safety, QC, traffic control, environmental compliance)
• Prepare and maintain VDOT- and municipality-compliant forms, certifications, and attachments
• Manage resumes, project sheets, past performance, and equipment information
• Lead proposal kickoff meetings and internal reviews
• Oversee final production and electronic or hard-copy submissions (VDOT portals & municipal systems)
• Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate content, and marketing databases
• Support prequalification packages and contractor registrations
• Mentor junior proposal or marketing staff to help build the future of Turner Construction
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Construction Management, Business, or related field experience
• 5+ years of proposal coordination experience in construction, heavy civil, or infrastructure-related industries
• Direct experience with VDOT, municipal, or public-sector construction proposals
• Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and field personnel
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with heavy civil construction (excavation, concrete, paving, utilities, site development)
• Familiarity with VDOT specifications, prequalification requirements, and procurement processes
• Estimating experience
• Experience with proposal or CRM software (Deltek Vantagepoint, Unanet)
• APMP certification or willingness to pursue
• Basic understanding of construction estimating and scheduling terminology
Core Competencies
• Detail-oriented and compliance-focused
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to translate technical construction concepts into clear client-facing language
• Comfortable in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
