Swinerton

Swinerton

Senior Pursuits Specialist

Austin TX · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
InDesignProject ManagementBrand StrategyCRMLogisticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Strategy and Capture Planning - Influence capture plans and go/no-go decisions by contributing market, client, and competitor insights. - Decide on messaging strategies that differentiate Swinerton in new geographies or sectors.
  • Mentorship and Team Development - Provide direction and mentorship to junior pursuit staff. - Share best practices, coach team members, and model accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the full proposal process-from strategy development through final delivery-for large, complex pursuits.
  • Direct pursuit meetings and manage decision points that shape messaging and strategy.
  • Decide on design and content integration in collaboration with graphic designers.
  • Manage final production and enforce strict adherence to brand, style, and compliance standards.
  • Lead rehearsals, manage logistics, and coach presenters for effective delivery.
  • Manage and direct the development of collateral, ensuring brand consistency.
  • Establish pursuit schedules, assign responsibilities, and manage performance of contributors.
  • Lead post-mortems and continuous improvement processes.
  • Proven ability to direct and deliver complex, high-value proposals and presentations with minimal oversight.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field
  • advanced degree or certification is a plus.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field; advanced degree or certification is a plus.
  • 3-7 years of progressively responsible marketing/pursuits experience, ideally in AEC.
  • Advanced writing and content development skills, with strong command of storytelling, branding, and executive-level messaging.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign; experienced in CRM/marketing technologies.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior staff, enforcing quality standards, and managing deadlines.
  • Professional judgment and discretion; ability to make strategic decisions that shape pursuit outcomes.

This listing is sourced directly from Swinerton's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.