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EllisDon is at the forefront of the rapidly changing construction industry. Our core values empower people to build great careers and develop creative solutions for complex projects. We have over 70 years of demonstrated expertise in pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. Learn more about our Cradle... to Grave services and hear from our team about careers at EllisDon.

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Our new venture in Austin, Texas highlights our dedication to innovation and community infrastructure. This project brings our Cradle to Grave services to a vibrant city, ensuring superior standards at every construction phase. Join us as EllisDon continues to shape the future of construction.

You as a Senior Proposal Specialist will:


- Lead the end-to-end proposal process, including review of RFP/RFQ requirements, development of win themes, content planning, drafting, editing, and final submission

- Analyze solicitation documents to identify key client requirements, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.

- Create annotated outlines, compliance matrices, and content plans to guide technical contributors.

- Serve as lead writer and editor for proposal sections including executive summaries, project narratives, management approaches, and key personnel resumes.

- Facilitate internal debriefs after each submission to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

- Maintain proposal templates, libraries, and documentation to ensure consistency and accessibility.

- Prepare and present supporting marketing materials and presentations for clients, partners and internal stakeholders.




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Is this the right role for you?


- You are interested in pursuing career opportunities in Austin, Texas.

- Minimum 4–6 years of experience developing proposals within the architecture, engineering, or construction (A/E/C) industry.

- Foundational understanding of construction industry practices and procedures.

- Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), and familiarity with Bluebeam and SharePoint.

- Experience leveraging AI tools in a corporate environment to increase knowledge sharing and productivity 

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and grammar.

- Ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes, and help produce workable solutions.



What we offer:


- A market-competitive annual salary that rewards your talent.

- Profit Sharing. 

- Medical, Dental, and Life insurance coverage from the first day of employment.  

- 401k matching plan.

- Healthcare spending account.



EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. We celebrate our differences and commit to Inclusive Diversity, creating a safe environment for everyone to be their authentic selves. Our purpose is to help people achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the community.    

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.  

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.
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