About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering / Transportation Infrastructure (A/E/C).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level to early-career Proposal & Marketing Assistant role supports pursuit and marketing work for public-sector transportation and infrastructure projects. You will help produce high-quality proposals, maintain pursuit records, and support marketing coordination across multiple offices.

• Assist in coordination, preparation, and production of proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and other pursuit-related materials
• Review RFPs/RFQs for submission requirements, deadlines, and compliance criteria
• Support proposal scheduling, document assembly, proofreading, and quality-control checks
• Perform marketing database and CRM data entry: track opportunities, go/no-go decisions, wins, and losses
• Create and maintain project profiles, staff résumés, and marketing collateral
• Research public-sector bid opportunities via agency sites, procurement portals, and trade publications
• Coordinate with engineers, technical staff, administrative personnel, and subconsultants to collect content and ensure timely submissions
• Support administrative marketing functions: filing, document management, and organization
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across the organization and assist business development initiatives

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What We’re Looking For

Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn proposal development and A/E/C business development processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field preferred
• 0–3 years of experience in proposal support, marketing, communications, administration, research, or project coordination
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, research, and organizational skills
• Interest in learning RFP/RFQ structure, proposal compliance, and pursuit processes
• Previous A/E/C or public-sector experience (especially NJ transportation agencies) is a plus
• Experience maintaining databases, documentation, or project records is helpful

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Skills & Tools

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
• Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and opportunity-tracking tools is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated base salary: $53,704 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
• Work location: Bridgewater, NJ (on-site / regional office support)

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential client is a multi-discipline engineering firm focused on transportation and building systems, supporting public-sector infrastructure pursuits across the U.S. The organization values staff empowerment, diversity, and professional development.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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