Pursuit Specialist

Join Our Team

Are you a creative, detail-oriented marketing professional with a passion for the architecture, engineering, or construction (A/E/C) industry? RK&K is seeking a Pursuit Specialist to join our dynamic team in either York, Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Harrisburg PA or Wilmington, DE. If you have at least two years of experience in the A/E/C space, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving our business development efforts by:

• Identifying and responding to RFQs/RFPs
• Creating compelling proposals and shortlist presentations using Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
• Managing and maintaining marketing data and collateral in a CRM system

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make an immediate impact while collaborating with a talented team of marketing and technical professionals. We’re looking for someone who is motivated, takes ownership, and is eager to grow their career in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and deliver quality proposals for municipal and PennDOT projects; as well as a range of marketing activities for offices firmwide
• Collaborate with staff to plan, coordinate, design, edit, and produce quality RFP and RFQ responses as well as shortlist interviews and other promotional material
• Develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives 
• Monitor, review and report marketing activities and results 
• Maintain marketing database
• Attend conferences and/or meetings as needed  

Required Skills and Experience

• BA or BS in English, Journalism, Communications or related discipline 
• Two to seven+ years of experience developing creative/dynamic proposals and presentations in the A/E/C industry 
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint 
• Experience coordinating, preparing, organizing, composing, and completing proposals (custom format, SF 330, etc.) including conducting team coordination 
• Demonstrated proficiency with technical writing, as well as reviewing and proofreading of materials for content, grammar, and style 
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment with a variety of technical staff and multiple concurrent deadlines 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of database/CRM systems, specifically Deltek Vision/VantagePoint 

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required. 

What We Offer 

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office) 
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K? 

RK&K is a full-service planning, engineering, environmental and construction management/inspection firm serving a wide range of clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Fueled by a talented and diversified staff, RK&K provides creative solutions to complex challenges that improve the quality of life in our communities. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer and community steward. 

Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!