Proposal Coordinator

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)-retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

We’re looking for a driven Proposal Coordinator to join our team in one of our regional offices. This is a proposal-first role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and wants to own the full pursuit lifecycle—from kickoff through final submission. This person doesn’t just “support” proposals—they drive them. You’re organized, creative, and proactive, with the ability to push teams forward, elevate our work, and continuously improve how we deliver.

You’ll be in InDesign daily and partnering closely with project teams, marketing leadership, and executives to position Holder as the builder of choice for complex, high-stakes projects.

Key Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of RFQs, SOQs, RFPs, and interview presentations—from kickoff through submission

Lead proposal production in Adobe InDesign, ensuring high-quality, polished, and visually compelling deliverables

Drive pursuit strategy by identifying differentiators, shaping win themes, and improving how we tell our story

Keep teams on track—manage schedules, push deadlines, and hold contributors accountable

Partner with project managers and technical staff to turn complex content into clear, compelling messaging

Continuously improve templates, processes, and workflows to help the team work smarter and faster

Maintain and evolve proposal resources (resumes, project sheets, content libraries, databases)

What We’re Looking For

Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign (this role is hands-on, daily production)

4+ years of proposal/marketing experience in the AEC industry

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills

Proven ability to manage multiple pursuits in a deadline-driven environment

Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership without waiting for direction

A team-first mindset with the confidence to push for better quality, better process, and better outcomes

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Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

​ Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.