Audio Visual Engineer Remote Jobs in Houston, TX

Company Overview

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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Marketing & Proposal Specialist to lead the development of strategic, client-focused proposals and presentations. In this role, you’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to craft compelling content that highlights our unique approach and technical expertise. The successful candidate will have exceptional organization skills, a creative mindset, an eagerness to grow, and the flexibility to perform in a fast-paced, team-driven setting.

 **We would like to fill this position with someone tied to one of our Texas offices, located in: Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, or Dallas.**

As a member of the CDM Smith team, you would contribute to our mission by:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies for marketing and business development efforts throughout the firm's West Central Region. 
• Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials of a complex nature for our municipal water and environmental clients. 
• Applying creativity/strategic vision and a theme-based approach to lead brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions. 
• Updating information in the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals and qualification packages, and maintaining marketing and visual presentation information. 
• Being actively involved in the CDM Smith marketing discipline group by participating on task forces and committees, as available. 
• Developing business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training sources and associations membership and committee involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 
• 6 years of related experience. 
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. 
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism or related degree. 
• Previous experience working for an architectural, engineering, or construction firm. 
• Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates. 
• Ability to effectively coordinate projects by communicating with remote team members. 
• Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by technical professionals. 
• Practical experience in facilitating large and small groups in strategy and proposal development. 
• The ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed.
• The ability to organize and negotiate on project schedules and manage multiple deadlines and assignments. 
• Experience with business development/marketing process models (such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley). 
• Excellent command of grammar, the AP Style Manual, and spelling.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent command of grammar and spelling. 
• Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and SharePoint applications. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of business development models. 
• Ability to organize, negotiate, and drive proposal schedules. 
• Ability to facilitate discussions and participate as a contributing member of a team.

Amount of Travel Required
10% or less
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Massachusetts Applicants
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Pay Range Min
USD $82,202.00
Pay Range Max
USD $135,637.00
Visa Sponsorship Available
No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this positionQualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. 
• 6 years of related experience. 
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. 
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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