Job description

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.

We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence. It is that belief which empowers every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence.

Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results.

Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

Herzog is currently seeking a Technical Writer in St. Joseph, MO to join our team. The Technical Writer plays an important role in our development of competitive proposals for projects of any size and complexity for commuter rail, light rail transit, streetcar, and freight rail projects throughout the United States and Canada. The Technical Writer will interface with the proposal director and subject matter experts to support proposal pursuit efforts by writing and conveying technical project approach material through easy-to-read and succinct narratives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Review the RFQ/RFP and participate in pre-proposal meetings and contribute to the development of storyboard and win themes based on RFQ/RFP requirements.
• Collaborate with the proposal team, estimators, management teams, and partners to write about project delivery approaches, means, and methods in an easy-to-read narrative format.
• Develop and write content that addresses RFQ/RFP criteria including but not limited to project management approaches, technical approaches to project delivery, quality control, project safety, resumes, and project experience.
• Attend proposal document review sessions and provide edits and comments on the entirety of the document and support document recovery writing efforts.
• Work closely with the Proposal Director to integrate the technical narratives into the proposal document and ensure the technical narratives follow all bid document requirements.
• Write and edit such items as industry publication articles, award nominations, press releases, etc.
• Function/collaborate effectively as a member of a team to strengthen proposal content.
• Adhere to strict deadlines for multiple, simultaneous projects while coordinating closely with proposal and project managers
• Support marketing and promotional activities as needed
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven industry experience and/or Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in English, Journalism, or Engineering
• Writing examples from the applicant’s portfolio
• Technical writing experience related to the heavy/civil construction industry, with an emphasis on rail transit construction
• Experience authoring responses to RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, executive summaries, past performance sections, project approach plans, staffing plans, and management plans
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to work on multiple tasks or projects at various levels of completion
• Superior writing skills, including editing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading
• Strong communication and research skills to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources
• Ability to translate complex design and construction concepts into an easily understandable narrative for the reader
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suites, including InDesign and Photoshop, is a plus
• Experience with the design and layout of proposal document page content is a plus
• 20% Travel is a requirement

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Work primarily in an office environment.
• Frequently sits for extended periods of time.
• Frequently use a computer keyboard and office related equipment.
• Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping or bending.

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Safety:

• Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

Benefits:

Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

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Why Herzog:

Led by our beliefs and executed through our behaviors, at Herzog we build upon each other’s contributions by collaborating to make great things possible.

When you join Herzog, we give you the ability and authority to do the same. We will help you take charge of your 20 square feet in a manner that you will facilitate your growth and advancement as a person, as a member of our professional family and in your career.

If you are interested in joining our team, click the Apply button below to start an application.

It is the policy of Herzog Contracting Corp. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: One location

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