Proposal Coordinator

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality.

Position and Responsibilities Overview

The Proposal Coordinator plays an important role in efficiently coordinating RK's businesses' proposal and prequalification projects and tactics to meet quality standards and deadlines. This position will be critical in the coordination, data entry, proofreading, formatting and delivery of complex proposals and prequalifications submitted to win new projects. Very strong attention to detail, organizational skills, writing skills, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills are required. This position will gather all information, format documents, edit, proofread and produce physical materials on very tight deadlines. This position may also coordinate other marketing and administrative support activities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal development, including gathering content, formatting, verifying the accuracy, proofing and printing/delivery for completion on tight deadlines.
• Coordinate and execute prequalifications issued by customers on tight deadlines.
• Manage and improve the proposal process, including archiving files on shared drives, posting completed projects, updating and saving design templates, etc.
• Data mining: independently researching, gathering and producing data from internal programs/resources, including InforCRM and Viewpoint, and external resources to use in proposals, new business content and prequalifications.
• Support the post-RFP interview process by developing tailored presentations and assisting project teams with interview preparation to enhance their chances of winning new work.
• Develop and create business development presentations to support RK's new business initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives and client needs.
• Coordinate projects and serve as the project liaison between Marketing Department staff, internal clients and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Journalism, Training and Development or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Graphic design experience, a plus.
• Extreme attention to detail required; must be able to apply a consistent, methodical approach to creating proposals and other documents that require extensive formatting and proofing according to brand standards and style guides.
• Strong writing, editing and proofing skills.
• Analytical skills; capable of conducting secondary market research and creating / using simple Excel spreadsheets.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat required; capable in Adobe Photoshop, a plus.
• Capable in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Sharepoint and shared drives.
• CRM experience with InforCRM, Viewpoint and/or other similar CRM and marketing automation software is a plus.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family.
• Generous 401(k) plan with immediate company match - 100% vested.
• Dental and vision insurance for your well-being.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year.
• Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
• Enjoy paid time off and holidays.
• Get paid weekly for your convenience.

In-house Programs

• Elevate your skills with career development training at RK University.
• Unlock discounts on essential products and services like phones, internet and work apparel.
• Participate in fun company and team-building events.
• Make a difference with volunteering opportunities.

Partnership Programs

• Access confidential counseling for personal issues and financial advice.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, including amusement park tickets and restaurant specials.

Safety is Our Top Priority

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• RK employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices, including the training requirements of RK Industries New Hire Orientation, site-specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 30.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
• Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

Why RK is a Great Place to Work

At RK, we take immense pride in our diverse business units, each specializing in delivering exceptional projects, products and services to our customers. What sets us apart is our unique ability to integrate these services, providing comprehensive solutions and offering our employees ample opportunities for growth and learning across different businesses.

• RK Mechanical: commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical, process and HVAC contracting.
• RK Steel: custom fabrication and manufacturing of structural steel and miscellaneous metals for various industries.
• RK Electrical: commercial and industrial electrical contracting and service.
• RK Water: groundwater dewatering and remediation, facilities water treatment and custom fabrication.
• RK Service: commercial and industrial building and maintenance services.
• RK Energy: custom fabrication for various industries requiring ASME and modular skidded solutions.
• RK Mission Critical: design and manufacturing for off-site constructed modular solutions.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards for our outstanding performance and contributions, including high rankings in various categories from the Denver Business Journal and ABC's Top Performers by Market, illustrating our broad expertise. We've been consistently recognized as a top private company and a leading employer by ColoradoBiz Magazine, and we're proud of our long-standing position as number one in the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies since 2011.

Our strong commitment to safety, wellness and employee development has earned us prestigious accolades:

• ABC Step Awards
• ACCA Award Member
• AGC Safety Utah
• American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award
• Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification
• Colorado Workforce Development Council Excellence in Apprenticeship Award
• Business Experiential Learning Commission Colorado Apprentice Award

In addition to our engagement with the community, we have been acknowledged in:

• Denver Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy rankings
• Named among The Civic 50 Colorado as one of the most community-minded companies

Each of our business units has its own impressive list of awards and recognitions, such as:

• Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Steel Erection
• ABC Excellence in Construction Awards
• AGC Awards for Construction Excellence
• Xcel Energy Top Trade Partner in Energy Efficiency
• USGBC LEED Program Member
• IECRM Annual Summit Awards
• MFG Magazine Colorado Manufacturing Awards

We also adhere to rigorous quality standards and accreditations, including:

• ISO 9001:2015
• ISO 14001:2015
• ISO 45001:2018
• AISC certifications

As a new member of our team, you'll be joining a company that's not just award-winning but is also consistently striving to exceed expectations and deliver excellence in all we do. Become an essential part of our thriving and dynamic team, where your contributions will drive our continued success.