The coordinator will manage proposal and marketing activities, including preparing RFQ/RFP responses and maintaining marketing materials. Additionally, the role provides front-office administrative support and manages firm prequalifications and certifications.
Requirements overview
The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, along with experience in professional services or engineering firms.
Barr provides engineering and environmental consulting services to clients across the Midwest, throughout the Americas, and around the world. We have been employee-owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s. Working together, our 1,100+ engineers, scientists, and technical specialists help clients develop, manage, and restore natural resources.
Barr’s project teams work with clients in industries such as power, refining, mining, and manufacturing as well as attorneys, government agencies, and natural-resource-management organizations. Our project sites range from iron-ore mines in South America to wind-power farms in South Dakota, from manufacturing facilities in California to oil-sands fields in western Canada.
Barr is an EEO employer. For more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.barr.com
Description
National Engineering & Architectural Services, Inc. (NEAS) is seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional to join our Columbus office in a Marketing & Proposal / Administrative Coordinator role.
NEAS is a growing engineering services firm providing surveying, geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and inspection services to engineering and architectural clients throughout Ohio and beyond. We are looking for someone who can help keep the many administrative, proposal, qualification, and marketing activities of the firm organized and moving forward.
This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, managing details, writing and editing, and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.
Position Responsibilities
Proposal & Marketing Support
Coordinate and prepare responses to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other solicitations.
Assemble proposal materials, including resumes, project descriptions, staff qualifications, organizational charts, and other supporting information.
Work with project managers and senior staff to gather and organize information needed for proposals.
Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate information, resumes, project descriptions, and other marketing resources.
Assist with preparation of presentations, brochures, statements of qualifications, and other marketing materials.
Coordinate NEAS participation in conferences, trade shows, and industry events, including the annual Transportation Expo.
Maintain and organize company marketing information and files.
Prequalification & Certification Management
Coordinate and maintain NEAS firm prequalifications with ODOT and other public and private entities.
Track expiration dates and renewal requirements for firm prequalifications, registrations, and certifications.
Coordinate collection of information and documentation from employees and project managers for renewals and submissions.
Maintain organized electronic records and tracking systems to ensure requirements are met on time.
Administrative Support
Provide professional front-office support, including answering phones, receiving visitors, and receiving, opening, and distributing mail and packages.
Coordinate overnight travel arrangements for field personnel.
Assist with general office administration and special projects as needed.
Help maintain office supplies, equipment, and other administrative needs.
Provide administrative support to company leadership and staff as appropriate.
Why NEAS?
NEAS is a growing, employee-focused engineering services firm with opportunities to work directly with experienced professionals and company leadership. This position will play an important role in helping our technical staff successfully pursue new work and maintain the qualifications necessary to serve our clients.
NEAS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
The successful candidate will be a highly organized, dependable self-starter who takes ownership of assignments and follows them through to completion. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
The ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions or seek assistance.
Strong follow-through and the ability to obtain information from busy professionals.
Professional demeanor and the ability to interact effectively with employees, clients, and business partners.
Good judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
Experience with engineering, architectural, construction, surveying, or other professional services firms is preferred, but not required. Experience preparing proposals, statements of qualifications, or marketing materials is a strong plus. Familiarity with ODOT prequalifications or similar public-sector qualification processes is also desirable.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, English, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
We are open to candidates with a range of experience.
The ability to perform the work effectively is more important to us than a specific degree or number of years of experience.
Experience with Ajera or other professional-services management software is a plus, but not required.