Proposal Manager - AEC Industry
BRAVO is the partnership of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serves public and private clients across a wide range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.
About the Role
BRAVO Group is seeking a Proposal Manager with deep experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry to join our Marketing and Business Development function. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities and help secure new business.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with technical staff to produce high-quality proposals and support complex pursuits alongside the Marketing and Business Development team.
- Write and design presentations, printed proposals, and qualification materials in response to formal and informal client solicitations.
- Lead and participate in strategy, kick-off, and review meetings, incorporating win themes and storyboarding.
- Coordinate with subconsultants.
- Contribute to content development, messaging, and visual storytelling, ensuring consistency and alignment with project goals.
- Create impactful presentation materials for client meetings.
- Maintain and update marketing collateral, including project sheets and firm credentials.
Requirements
- 7+ years of proposal and marketing experience in the AEC industry with a strong understanding of key industry organizations, events, and professional networks.
- Demonstrated ability to develop proposal outlines, schedules, and task assignments for RFPs and RFQs.
- Track record of successfully producing and managing deadline-driven proposals, qualifications packages, and presentations.
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities with strong follow-up skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign), as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with local agencies (SCA, DASNY, MTA, DDC, etc.) and their RFP processes is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field is required.
- MBA is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Reimbursement of professional licenses and memberships
- Short-term disability
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Pay
$110,000 USD - $120,000 USD
Schedule
Full Time Onsite, Monday-Friday (8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)
Location: 42 W 39th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018