Job Description
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
With a vision to be the leading asset advisory and capital programs professional services provider across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, the United States represents a key high-growth market for Turner & Townsend. Central to achieving this ambition is a high-performing, multi-disciplinary marketing and business development function that strengthens our brand and enables our client-facing teams to win new work and expand existing relationships.
Turner & Townsend are seeking a Proposal Writer to support our U.S. business. This role can be based remotely, with a preference for candidates located in the Atlanta, GA area. This individual will play a critical role in developing compelling, client-focused proposals and presentations that help position Turner & Townsend for continued growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle, from kickoff and planning through submission ensuring compliance, quality, and adherence to deadlines.
- Partner with Directors, subject matter experts (SMEs), and client-facing professionals to gather, shape, and refine technical content.
- Write, edit, and tailor compelling proposal narratives that clearly articulate Turner & Townsend’s value proposition and differentiators.
- Develop visually engaging proposal documents and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and other tools.
- Coordinate timelines, track progress, and proactively communicate risks or challenges to stakeholders.
- Compile and maintain reusable content, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding across submissions.
- Support the development of interview presentations, including content structuring and visual storytelling.
- Coach and prepare technical teams for client presentations, including rehearsals, messaging refinement, and delivery techniques.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of experience in proposal writing, bid management, and/or marketing communications.
- Prior experience in a B2B professional services environment required; A/E/C, construction, real estate, or consultancy industry experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and client-focused narratives.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- APMP certification or similar proposal management training is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with a strong eye for layout, design, and visual storytelling.
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to understand business context and contribute to win strategies.
- Creative problem-solver capable of simplifying complex ideas into engaging, persuasive content.
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong ownership, integrity, and adaptability.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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