Proposal Development Specialist

Job Description

Fluor provides technical and professional solutions that deliver safe, well-executed, capital‑efficient projects to clients around the world. Fluor has been providing engineering, procurement, and construction services for more than 100 years. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions to address our clients’ needs is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals.

As a Proposal Development Specialist within our Proposal Development Centre of Excellence, you will help develop high-quality proposals that support Fluor in winning new business.

You will contribute to proposal and pursuit strategy, coordinate input from multidisciplinary teams, and turn complex information into clear, compelling, and compliant proposals. Working with Proposal Managers, business development teams, technical experts, and marketing colleagues, you will help position Fluor competitively and support business growth across a variety of industries and markets.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate the development of proposals, qualification documents, client presentations, internal publications, and marketing materials
• Review client requirements and translate them into proposal strategies, execution plans, compliance matrices, outlines, section instructions, and document templates
• Develop proposal schedules, coordinate resources and contributors, and track deadlines, deliverables, and actions
• Work with Proposal Managers and business development teams to create compelling, compliant, and client-focused proposals aligned with the overall pursuit strategy
• Contribute to win themes, key messages, and client-focused positioning to address client priorities and strengthen Fluor’s competitive position
• Support pursuit planning, capture activities, and strategic growth initiatives in collaboration with business development and project teams
• Identify opportunities to improve proposal content, quality, efficiency, and overall win probability
• Coordinate, edit, and proofread input from technical experts and other contributors to ensure content is clear, accurate, consistent, and persuasive
• Participate in proposal strategy sessions, kick-off meetings, planning sessions, and reviews
• Help create professional and visually engaging proposals, presentations, and marketing materials
• Collaborate with colleagues across business lines, departments, and office locations worldwide
• Ensure all materials comply with Fluor’s branding, quality, governance, policies, procedures, and global standards
• Support Fluor’s commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability policies

Basic Job Requirements

We are looking for someone with strong organizational and communication skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for developing proposals that help win business.

You have:

• A four-year degree or global equivalent in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, Design, or a relevant field, combined with at least four years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience totalling eight years
• Experience developing proposals, tenders, bids, marketing communications, or related documents within engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, professional services, or another technical environment
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including strong editing, proofreading, and content development capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple contributors, priorities, and deadlines
• The confidence to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to collaborate effectively within international and multidisciplinary teams
• An interest in strategic business development, client engagement, and pursuit support activities

Preferred Qualifications

It would be an advantage if you also have:

• Experience reviewing RFPs, ITTs, RFQs, or other formal client requests and developing compliance matrices, proposal schedules, content plans, or review processes
• Experience supporting proposal strategy, capture planning, pursuit management, or business development activities
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Acrobat
• Experience using proposal management or document collaboration tools and combining written content with effective visual communication
• Experience coordinating smaller proposals or specific workstreams within larger, more complex proposals
• Flexibility to occasionally adjust your working hours to support important proposal deadlines

What can you expect from us?

You will join an experienced, collaborative, and internationally connected team where your ideas and expertise are valued.

You will work on strategic pursuits and major project opportunities alongside technical experts, business leaders, and proposal professionals across Fluor’s global organization. Your contribution will directly support winning new business, strengthening client relationships, and shaping Fluor’s future growth.