Proposal Manager I

Primary Functions

• Aid in the completion of persuasive proposals, marketing collateral, and presentations.
• Understand technical terminology, project management structure, and discipline functions by sectors.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate groups of content providers, and deal with changing priorities.
• Review Request for Proposals (RFPs) and participate/lead strategic win plan discussions with Project Managers and Technical Leaders.
• Cook up and implement the proposal template and schedule.
• Develop and implement the proposal template and schedule.
• Develop various sections of the Strategic Win Plan (RFP requirements and schedule).
• Facilitate color review meetings, and drive content completion.
• Coordinate proposal formatting, writing, editing, and proof-reading efforts.
• Effectively use graphic and organizational software to create key graphics (e.g. PowerPoint).
• Assist the Proposal Team with Business Development (BD)-related tasks to support the prepositioning phase with the Technical Leads.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Minimum three years of experience coordinating and writing technical proposals for an engineering, construction, or professional services organization.
• Understanding of marketing techniques (layout, graphics, strategy-to-win).
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign) and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Salesforce/PowerBI.
• Strong communication skills - both written and oral.
• Negotiation, problem-solving, planning, and time management skills.
• Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills required with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Even tempered in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Consistent personal ethics: integrity, dependability, initiative, and quality.