Proposal Coordinator
The Proposal Coordinator plays a vital role in CSM Group's pursuit strategy by supporting the development of high-quality, client-focused proposals that showcase our capabilities and help secure new work. This position partners closely with the Proposal Manager, marketing team, business development, and project operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compelling proposal submissions that align with our brand and strategic objectives. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on organization, collaboration, and creative storytelling, and who wants to grow within a dynamic, forward-thinking company at the forefront of construction innovation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Coordinate the end-to-end proposal process for RFPs, RFQs, and other client solicitations, from kickoff through final delivery.
Draft and edit proposal content, including project narratives, resumes, cover letters, and company overviews.
Ensure all proposals reflect CSM Groups brand voice, messaging, and visual identity.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, tools, and templates that streamline the proposal process.
Minimum Requirements :
Competency Requirements :
You readily take action on challenges without unnecessary planning.
You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
You are effective in a variety of communication settings : 1 : 1, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures.
You pick up on situational cues and adjust in the moment.
Benefits for this position include :
Physical Demands & Work Environment Jobsite :
The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s).
While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites / assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud. The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position's essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws.
Proposal Coordinator • Portage, MI, US