Technical Writer/Editor

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Technical Writer/Editor to join our Alternative Delivery team. This position is responsible for reviewing, editing, and refining technical documents, proposals, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), and other business development materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with project requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical writing and editing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Essential Functions 

• Review and edit proposals, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), capability statements, resumes, project sheets, and other pursuit materials for technical accuracy, clarity, consistency, and completeness.
• Perform comprehensive reviews of grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, style, and overall document quality.
• Review Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and solicitation requirements to ensure submissions meet compliance standards and evaluation criteria.
• Edit technical narratives to produce clear, concise, persuasive, and client-focused content while maintaining technical accuracy and intent.
• Verify consistency of project names, contract values, dates, client information, personnel titles, statistics, and technical terminology throughout documents.
• Review and edit technical content related to heavy civil construction, including transportation, aviation, rail and transit, ports and marine, water infrastructure, utilities, and alternative delivery.
• Review technical approaches for organization, logical flow, and effective communication of construction methods, project risks, solutions, and benefits.
• Collaborate with proposal, estimating and operations teams to clarify information and strengthen proposal content.
• Identify and correct content gaps, inconsistencies, redundancies, unsupported statements, and unclear technical information prior to final production.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, terminology, writing style, and presentation across documents prepared by multiple contributors.
• Conduct final quality-control reviews of narratives, graphics, captions, tables, resumes, project information, and supporting documentation prior to submission.
• Assist with document formatting, layout reviews, and final production to ensure professional and accurate deliverables.
• Manage multiple document reviews, competing priorities, and deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Maintain organized document files, version control, and established review procedures throughout the proposal development process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Up to 4 years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Experience

• Four (4) to eight (8) years of professional experience in technical writing, technical editing, proposal development in engineering, construction, architecture or a related field.
• Previous experience reviewing technical documents, proposals, or marketing materials within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry preferred.
• Experience with heavy civil construction, transportation, infrastructure and or public works projects is preferred.
• Experience working in fast-paced proposal environments with multiple contributors and concurrent deadlines preferred.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Excellent written communication, proofreading, grammar, editing, and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to interpret and edit complex technical information for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and readability.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Adobe InDesign, with the ability to review and edit proposal layouts, graphics, and final production documents.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Familiarity with RFQ/RFP requirements, proposal compliance, production processes, and quality-control procedures.
• Ability to understand construction terminology, technical specifications, project delivery methods, and industry-specific documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and errors across multiple documents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical professionals and communicate editorial recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to maintain consistent document formatting, writing style, terminology, and messaging.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to organize and simplify complex technical information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Other requirements may apply.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Written Communication Proficiency
• Technical Writing and Editing
• Collaboration Skills
• Results Driven
• Process Oriented
• Analysis/Solution Driven
• Quality Control
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Organization Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Adaptability
• Deadline Management

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Most time spent in an indoor office environment
• Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time
• Listening and speaking to others
• Occasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbs
• Pushing/pulling of file cabinets
• Extended visual use of a computer screen
• Frequent typing

Company Benefits Package
In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Hourly Range: $31.00 - $39.00.

Only local candidates will be considered. No relocation assistance provided.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms (please read completely)
Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our industry and academic partners. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a recruiting/placement fee for any candidate hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

We will only accept resumes from staffing agencies/recruiting firms who meet the following criteria:
1) Have a valid fully-executed written contract with Griffith Company for service (signed only by our CEO, President, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director). No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
2) Responding to a written request from a member of our Human Resources team to work on filling a specific job opening - we will not accept any unrelated resumes.

In the cases of staffing agencies/recruiting firms that meet the above criteria: we will not consider a presentation of a candidate to us as accepted unless a member of our Human Resources team expresses in writing to your firm/agency an interest in engaging with a candidate that is being presented. The act of a firm/agency simply sharing a candidate resume or profile with a hiring manager or any other Griffith Company employee by email, text or any other communication method will not suffice as Griffith Company's acceptance of a candidate.

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