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September 10, 2024

J Benton Construction

Saint Croix


Proposal Writer

J. Benton Construction, LLC, is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to wide variety of projects.

The Proposal Writer will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing written content efficiently and effectively for proposals that include RFIs, RFPs and RFQs within JBenton Construction's brand guidelines.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in strategy meetings and establish a team plan of action with the assigned marketing coordinator to develop the project-specific approach and other responses in adherence to the defined bid/proposal management process.
  • Develop written questions and seek clarification from project executives and business development lead throughout the RFP process and remain current on all amendments and modifications.
  • Research topics, gather and analyze information and background materials; consult with project team experts to clarify details and develop custom responses, as needed.
  • Plan layout of work within the response, arranging sequence of topics for review.
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  • Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other team members participating in proposal development to ensure text for grammar, style and consistency.
  • Conceptualize and write compelling, marketing-oriented proposal narrative using proposal archives or from scratch as required.
  • Work on multiple proposals, balancing milestones and due dates of each.
  • Translate and map technical information into language understood by all levels of clients.


Content Maintenance

  • Customize resumes, project experience, and other corporate information as required.
  • Maintain the electronic file structure, archive, and procedures for all written proposal content with the assigned marketing coordinator.
  • Maintain and improve upon the existing proposal library.
  • Sort and archive re-usable sections in proposal information database
  • Update text to reflect technological advances within the company and any added services.
  • Challenge assumptions and make recommendations that will take our proposal deliverables to the next level.
  • Prepare technical briefs for key markets and services for distribution to targeted client groups.
  • Support the marketing communication needs of sales and marketing department, and other departments as needed/time allows.


Desired Skills

  • Strong interviewing skills, face-to-face and on the phone, are essential, as is the ability to translate into the written word the thoughts, concepts and ideas of company executives.
  • Ability to work well with others, showing flexibility and good listening skills.
  • Willingness to learn, teach and be a team player.
  • Strong research, written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical capabilities within scope of responsibility.
  • Demonstrated ability to self-direct and self-manage.
  • Demonstrated ability to edit and proof content; strong command of the rules of grammar.
  • Must be able to create quality marketing materials under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
  • Must have effective communication skills with individuals at all levels in the company.


Qualifications:


Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or Marketing required.
  • 5-7 years’ experience as a writer, with a portfolio of past and current professional work.
  • Software skills include advanced MS Office and knowledge of In Design a plus.
  • Experience in writing in the A/E/C industry a plus.



An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

J. Benton Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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