Marketing & Proposals Manager - Nuclear Market

Position Overview

Kiewit is hiring an experienced professional to support our Nuclear Markets & Strategy team by leading the development of the deliverables that help Kiewit win work. In this role, you will work most closely with the Nuclear Markets & Strategy team and senior executives, managing all marketing and proposal efforts for the Nuclear market while leading a small, high-performing team of proposals and marketing professionals. While Nuclear will be your sole focus, you will report to a senior manager within Kiewit’s Marketing & Proposals Shared Service and work alongside peers in similar roles who support other Kiewit markets.

District Overview

The Kiewit Energy marketing, creative and proposal team provide get-work services to an array of markets, including power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, industrial, oil and gas, and water/wastewater. Individuals in this department get exposure to a mix of high profile, complex pursuits across North America valued from $5M-$6B. This incredibly profitable, competitive, fun group focuses on winning more work with high-quality, client-focused sales strategies through creative communication techniques. Our rapidly growing team, which includes graphic designers, proposal professionals, writers, digital strategists, marketers, and data analytics brings vast experience, communication expertise, innovative concepts, and best practices to all projects we support across the company. 

Location

This role will be based at our Lenexa KS office. Opportunities for flexible work are available. 

Responsibilities

•    Serve as the primary proposals and marketing partner for Kiewit’s Nuclear Markets & Strategy team, collaborating closely with get-work, engineering, construction, estimating and executive leadership teams to develop compelling, client-focused deliverables that help Kiewit win work.
•    Own accountability for all externally facing materials in the Nuclear market, with a primary focus on proposals, client presentations and events, maintaining Kiewit’s brand reputation through a high standard of professionalism, consistency and accuracy.
•    Develop content for all get-work deliverables by partnering with subject matter experts and translating complex technical concepts into clear, concise and persuasive client-focused messaging.
•    Support Nuclear executive leadership in developing internal and external deliverables that support district growth, strategic initiatives and communication with company stakeholders.
•    Lead the full proposal lifecycle from pursuit strategy and messaging through kickoff, content development, reviews and final production in close partnership with the Nuclear Markets & Strategy team and senior executives.
•    Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching to a small proposals and marketing team, setting priorities and driving quality, accuracy and compliance across all work.
•    Collaborate with graphic designers to develop visuals that strengthen and elevate complex technical narratives.
•    Develop, maintain and continuously improve proposal tools, templates, data sources and best practices.
•    Build strong, trusted working relationships across Kiewit to support effective collaboration and results.

Qualifications

•    7+ years of project and/or team management experience in A/E/C, EPC or related industries.
•    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, CM, Engineering or a related field.
•    Strong technical writing and content development skills; experience with DOE or federal solicitations is a plus.
•    Strong proficiency in all MS Office programs and Adobe Acrobat; exposure to Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
•    Excellent organization, communication, interviewing and editing skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
•    Occasional travel (less than 10%) may be required.

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