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Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Bid-Management Writer/Editor to join the DCS Marketing team. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of office and remote work. This position will be based in Portland, OR.

Job Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Proposal /Business Development Writing:
+ Provides technical writing for the development of proposals or client presentations

+ Writes clear and concise proposal content for both technical and non-technical audiences (i.e., resumes, project descriptions, and other narratives as appropriate).

+ Coordinates input from multiple authors, translates complex technical information into simple, clear concepts for maximum scoring on proposals.

+ Interviews authors/subject matter experts as needed for additional information or clarification

+ Leads and/or supports proposal strategies, including implementation of win themes, graphics, and various written/visual creative communication concepts.

+ Initiates and supports new content related to clients/markets or special projects, as requested by, coordinating with client account managers (CAMs), and other business lines, as necessary.

+ Organizes material and writes descriptive copy according to established standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

+ Contributes to content libraries and best practices for internal training of others

Editing and Quality

+ Prepares and participates in content reviews at all stages in the proposal development lifecycle and is responsible for the editorial quality for projects/content assigned.

+ Serves as lead for editing to ensure document is logically organized and corrects any inconsistencies in logic

+ Reviews documents for technical accuracy in accordance with applicable regulations.

+ Copy edits documents, ensures tone and voice of author(s) is consistent throughout document.

+ Proofreads documents for grammar and punctuation, checks tables and figures accuracy and consistency

+ Ensures all work products adhere to company brand and quality standards

+ Develops project or document-specific style guides and editorial standards

+ Makes authoritative editorial and process decisions and recommendations

+ Provides input into the development and maintenance editorial best practices

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
+ BA/BS in English, Communications or a related field + 6 years of Technical Report Writing and Editing experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

+ Previous Marketing, Communications or Writing experience working within the A/E/C industry.

Preferred Qualifications:
+ Previous experience with the full A/E proposal lifecycle from pre- to post-RFP phase

+ Advanced proficiency in MS Word; proficient in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat (experience with InDesign, Photoshop, MS Teams, and SharePoint is a plus)

+ Substantive editing of complex, multi-author, or high-profile documents.

+ Superior time management skills, detail-oriented, and adept at prioritizing among multiple tasks with competing deadlines

+ Experience interviewing authors/SMEs for new content creation or clarifications

+ Excellent communication (written/verbal) uses diplomacy with peers and internal clients

+ Experience building and maintaining strong internal relationships.

+ Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy, completeness, and thoroughness.

+ Ability to work well independently and on a team

+ Ability to support meet deadlines and operate within flexible work schedule across teams

+ Ability to exercise discretion with confidential/ sensitive issues.

Additional Information

+ This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

+ Relocation and/or per diem is not offered for this position.

+ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.

ReqID: J10084911

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Business Development

Work Location Model: Hybrid

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