After-hours AEC Proposal Specialist (Digital Nomad)

<p><strong>Company Description</strong></p><p>Wonderstruct is a marketing, graphic design, and technical writing company specializing in infrastructure projects. We help clients in vertical building, power, and transportation craft compelling stories and grow their business through proposals, tailored marketing campaigns, events, and industry studies. We also provide project support during design and construction, including safety and quality plans, jobsite branding, and events coordination. Our team is industry-trained with relevant certifications, including OSHA and LEED accreditation. At Wonderstruct, we prioritize transparency and efficiency by offering detailed scopes of work, defined estimates, and clear deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Description</strong></p><p>This is a contract-based, on-call remote role for an After-hours AEC Proposal Specialist. You can expect 10-20 hours per week. Your primary responsibilities will include managing and writing architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) proposals, responding to RFPs, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality submissions. You will support proposal production between 8PM EST and 7AM EST. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced digital nomad! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Strong skills in Proposal Management, Proposal Writing, and responding effectively to RFPs</li><li>Excellent Communication skills, including written and verbal communication</li><li>Proficiency in Project Management to coordinate tasks and meet deadlines</li><li>Detail-oriented with organizational and time management skills</li><li>Expert in using Adobe Creative Suite projects</li><li>Experience in Figma a plus </li><li>Ability to work independently during non-standard hours in a remote work environment</li><li>Experience in the AEC industry</li><li>Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required with the right experience and references</li></ul>

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