Proposal Specialist/Marketing Content Writer- AECOM Tishman (Hiring Immediately)

Proposal Specialist/Marketing Content Writer - AECOM Tishman

Full-time

State/Province: New York

Business Group: CM

Legal Entity: AECOM (Tishman)

Business Line: CM Construction Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Operating Group: CM

Primary Location: US - New York, NY - 100 Park Ave

Compensation: USD 31.19 - USD 54.57 - hourly

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AECOM Tishman is seeking a Proposal Specialist/Marketing Content Writer based in New York, NY.

About AECOM Tishman Originally founded in 1898, AECOM Tishman has built iconic projects for more than 125 years. Our Marketing team drives how we win work, focusing on proposal and presentation development. We partner directly with project teams and subject matter experts to craft compelling, competitive responses that help clients understand why we are best suited to deliver their project.

About the Role You will be part of a dynamic team of proposal writers, graphic and 3D designers, knowledge management specialists, and communications professionals working together to help win work. We are seeking an entry-level proposal specialist to lead the development, writing, and production of proposal responses for major construction projects. This is not a traditional marketing role; relevant coursework or marketing experience is not required. You should have curiosity about how construction projects come together, strong writing ability, and interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of specialists. You should also be meticulously organized, able to manage several projects concurrently, and perform under pressure.

A Proposal Specialist will

Write and edit content for client proposals.

Create outlines and content plans for proposals and provide recommendations to project teams on section structure and relevant content. May serve as lead writer and editor for tailored resumes, project descriptions, executive summaries, and/or project approaches for proposals.

Lead RFP kickoff and follow-up meetings with project teams, establishing clear expectations, driving accountability, and ensuring all content is delivered on schedule to support successful proposal submissions.

Facilitate structured reviews of proposals by the project team. Manage the implementation of proposal revisions based on direction from review teams.

Coordinate with adjacent departments to ensure all required RFP content is identified, collected, and integrated into proposal responses.

Support client presentation preparation in conjunction with the project team, including developing slide decks, prepping the team, and attending pitches as needed.

Perform a variety of copyediting and other writing-related tasks for marketing materials as needed.

Collaborate with other marketing department teammates to handle a dynamic workload.

Be comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple partners and stakeholders, including executives.

Complete internal debriefs for proposals, drawing on past pursuit debrief information. Support the team during win/loss debriefs and gathering of client feedback on proposals to ensure continuous improvement.

Take initiative to keep marketing collateral up to date as time allows.

Perform self-checks of work prior to submitting to others for review/approval.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, or other Liberal Arts discipline, or equivalent education/experience.

Strong writing skills—able to translate technical input into clear, persuasive, client-ready content.

Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills—comfortable working with people across all levels, from project engineers to senior executives.

Curiosity about the construction industry and how projects are built, even without direct industry experience.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and stay organized under pressure.

Strong attention to detail, especially around formatting, consistency, and accuracy.

Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools is a plus, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the AEC industry.

Experience in the successful creation of RFQ/RFP responses and supportive presentation materials.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

This position does not include relocation benefits.

Hybrid in-office/remote (3 days office / 2 days remote per week).

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, and retirement savings plans.

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader, a Fortune 500 firm delivering projects across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects on a global scale with access to cutting-edge technology and a network of experts. Our training and development programs are designed to expand your technical and leadership skills.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value your potential and keep information confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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