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Frontier Land Surveying

Administrative Assistant

Edmond, OK · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Currently seeking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. Job Summary: Frontier Land ... Assistance with proposal research and creation The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with ...

Oklahoma AG

Assistant Fiscal Counsel

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$77 - $94/hr

... proposals, and legislation; * Assist policymakers in the assessment, development, and implementation of their fiscal policy goals; * Coordinate meetings and efforts with staff counterparts in the ...

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Long Wave Inc.

Sales Lead

Oklahoma City, OK · Remote

An Internal Sales and Proposal Coordinator drives revenue and supports the business development ... Assist in drafting commercial documents, reviewing pricing sheets, and assembling pre ...

Alexander Marchant

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Assistant or Junior Sales Project Manager - OKC

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$35K - $45K/yr

The Assistant / Junior Sales Project Manager supports the Oklahoma City showroom's sales and ... Provide timely follow-up on open proposals and pending client decisions. * Help ensure all project ...

KIHOMAC

Contracts Clerk

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

Display superior organizational skills * Assist with updates of weekly activity slides pertaining ... Submit quotes/proposals to customers * Conduct contract review and follow policies for approval

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How much do proposal assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for proposal assistant in Guthrie, OK is $75,735.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,300.00 and $89,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a proposal assistant?

Proposal assistants are professionals who support the development and submission of business proposals, typically for organizations seeking contracts, grants, or new business opportunities. They help coordinate writing, gather necessary documentation, ensure compliance with client requirements, and track deadlines. Their role is essential for keeping the proposal process organized and ensuring that all sections are completed accurately and on time. Proposal assistants often collaborate with writers, managers, and subject matter experts to produce high-quality, competitive proposals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a proposal assistant?

To thrive as a Proposal Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in business writing, often supported by a degree in communications, English, or a related field. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and proposal management software like RFPIO or Qvidian is commonly required. Excellent time management, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for coordinating input from multiple stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for producing compelling, compliant proposals that meet deadlines and contribute to winning business opportunities.

How does a proposal assistant typically collaborate with subject matter experts during the proposal development process?

A Proposal Assistant works closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather the technical and specialized information required for proposals. This often involves scheduling meetings, clarifying requirements, and ensuring that SME inputs are incorporated accurately and consistently according to the proposal guidelines. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential, as Proposal Assistants often coordinate between multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines. Building strong relationships with SMEs helps streamline the process and contributes to the production of high-quality, competitive proposals.
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Estimating & Proposal Specialist

Guthrie, OK • On-site

Forum Energy Technologies
Oil and Gas Extraction • 1 - 5K employees

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Job description

Summary:
The Project Quotations Specialist is responsible for developing costing processes to meet FET's business objectives. Works closely with Business Development, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to develop product cost analyses and RFQ / RFP price responses to our customers.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Familiar with and be able to review/evaluate detailed project specifications from end users and/or EPC firms.
  • Actively review and work with applications engineering to understand key aspects of the request for proposal or project c
  • Prepare and complete formal quotation packages to clients and consult with inside Sales Rep team.
  • Develop conceptual and definitive estimates for projects that are aligned with company goals. Ensure that all aspects of a project are covered in the estimate using the project scope, AE Handoff, P&ID's, material take-off, and client requirements.
  • Assist in developing a comprehensive and thoroughly documented estimating basis for all estimates.
  • Familiarity with subcontractor cost analysis for assessment of fair and reasonable pricing determinatio
  • Communicate with all departments involved in completing quotations.
  • Identify and present variable pricing to Management Team and competitive information as available.
  • Facilitate the estimate and customer change order reviews and ensure that all documentation required for the review is complete.
  • Apply practical field experience with constructability expertise to the development of conceptual estimates where little or no design drawings and information exist for the effort.
  • Experience with midstream or production equipment. Experience should include hands-on work estimating labor hours, specifying material and components from P&ID's, working knowledge of fabrications methods and practices.
  • Proficient with running Compress for preliminary calculations.
  • Ability to read and develop estimates from Compress reports and Engineering Sizing.
  • Ability to solicit control instrumentation with minimal engineering direction.
  • Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills/Knowledge
  • Product knowledge, problem solving ability.
  • Self-motivated and able to produce high-quality results within time and budget constraint
  • Proficiency in use of MS Office product
  • Ability to meet
  • Ability to work on multiple projects to meet
  • Implement and effectively use company standard estimating system
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to coordinate other members time to achieve overall targets
  • Must be able to communicate complex estimating information to team members.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferred, or related work experience.

Experience
  • Minimum five (5) years job-related experience with midstream or production equipment a plus.
  • Minimum of five (5) years quotations, operations, or supply chain experience.

About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum's products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.
FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.
FET participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. FET participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..
As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.
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