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Construction Technical Writer

Fully Remote

Expected Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions, LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions – anywhere, anytime.

The Construction Technical Writer will write detailed, compliant, and persuasive proposals for construction projects at mission critical facilities. The Construction Technical Writer will collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, and engineers to create comprehensive, competitive proposal narratives that accurately reflect the scope of work, schedule, assumptions, and exclusions of a construction solution to a customer’s requirements. The Construction Technical Writer will create clear, compelling proposals that not only meet client expectations but also highlight the company’s strengths, capabilities, and unique value propositions. In addition to writing proposal narratives, the Construction Technical Writer will complete forms, questionnaires, and other documents required by each project solicitation.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Write high-quality technical proposals for construction projects, including RFP responses, quotes, bids, and prequalification submissions.
• Create clear, concise, and accurate written technical content that addresses the customer’s technical requirements and specifications, including through technical research and collaboration with engineers, purchasers, and subject matter experts.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, project execution plans, technical methodologies, and resource plans, as parts of proposals.
• Integrate cost estimates and project schedules into a proposal, ensuring alignment with technical solutions.
• Review and edit proposals for clarity, correctness, and consistency, ensuring that a proposal complies with client specifications and company standards.
• Ensure that technical content meets applicable regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Organize, maintain, and update proposal templates and technical documentation for future use.
• Participate in internal proposal reviews and respond to feedback to improve proposal content.
• Present proposal content to customers, business partners, and external stakeholders.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Specifications

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of construction processes, methodologies, materials, regulations, and safety standards for both fixed and modular construction.
• Strong understanding of technical writing fundamentals, techniques, and practices.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Practiced organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office using standard office equipment, in warehouses, and on construction sites using standard tools of the trade.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work for prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Lifting of up to 25 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Standard days and hours are 40 hours per week, with weekends and extended hours as needed. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends is required based on business needs.

Travel

Occasional travel to CONUS company facilities will be necessary from time to time.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in construction management, technical communication, engineering, architecture or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience creating construction proposals and related documents.
• At least 2 years experience with proposal writing for federal contract opportunities.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
• Must possess a valid driver's license compliant with REAL ID requirements.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS), including by plane.

AAP / EEO Statement

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.