Proposal Manager (00587)

Organizational Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of major proposals and qualifications submissions, including competitive and multi-disciplinary pursuits.

Collaborate with leadership to shape pursuit strategies, including win themes, differentiators, and client-focused messaging.

Write, edit, and format persuasive proposal content and executive summaries tailored to client priorities.

Ensure proposals comply with requirements, meet branding standards, and pass quality reviews.

Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams, including kickoff, review, and debrief meetings.

Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal-related inquiries with internal and external stakeholders.

Partner with Operations and Client Managers to maintain and organize reusable content, resumes, and project sheets.

Develop and maintain proposal tools, templates, and graphics to support efficient proposal delivery.

Assist in developing presentations and preparing teams for client interviews.

Participate in go/no-go decision processes and support market research, client analysis, and competitor insights.

Monitor industry trends and professional organizations to identify relevant events and opportunities for PMA participation.

Contribute to broader marketing initiatives, including social media, content creation, and event support.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field required.

5+ years of progressive proposal management experience within the A/E/C industry or related professional services required.

Demonstrated experience leading large, complex, or multidisciplinary proposals.

Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required; experience with Adobe Pro, InDesign, and Photoshop is preferred.

Experience with NetSuite, OpenAsset, or similar CRM/proposal management systems is desirable.

APMP Foundation/Practitioner or CPSM certification is desirable.

Experience with public-sector and federal proposals (e.g., DOTs, GSA, municipalities) a plus.

The successful candidate will be placed within this salary range based on but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.