Proposal Writer – U.S. Business

Job Summary

The Proposal Development Manager is responsible for leading the development of compelling, compliant, and visually engaging proposals and interview presentations that win work across the US. Operating as part of a larger, national proposal writing team, this individual will support opportunities across regions and service lines, for both public and private sector pursuits across multiple sectors, but initially in the Infrastructure sector, and partner closely with senior leadership and technical pursuit teams to shape winning capture strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end proposal development (RFQ/RFP/RFI), including planning, content creation, and submission
• Career interview management:
• Coordinate stakeholders and manage timelines across multiple concurrent pursuits within a national team model
• Translate complex delivery concepts into concise, persuasive content aligned to client needs
• Lead client interview preparation, including developing presentation materials, facilitating mock interviews and rehearsal sessions, and coaching teams to present with confidence and clarity
• Infrastructure sector and technical writing expertise:
• Act as a go-to proposal resource for Infrastructure pursuits, applying knowledge of major market players, sector trends, delivery models, and terminology
• Maintain and evolve infrastructure-specific proposal content, case studies, and differentiators
• Help shape win strategies and compelling messaging that improves Turner & Townsend’s win probability on Infrastructure pursuits
• Visual content ownership:
• Own the design and development of proposals and presentations in PowerPoint, creating visually compelling, brand-compliant deliverables that elevate overall quality of submissions
• Combine content development and visual design to produce clear, engaging storytelling and graphics
• Utilize templates while also enhancing layouts, graphics, and storytelling for maximum impact
• Translate technical concepts into clear visual diagrams, infographics and structured narratives

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience across both proposal/bid management and corporate marketing/communications, preferably within the construction consultancy, advisory, legal, architecture, or real estate industries. Proven ability to translate complex information into persuasive narratives.
• Education: Certification in proposal management such as Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) or other. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, journalism, or the equivalent in prior marketing and business development experience.
• Core competencies:
• Excellent project management, organizational and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, under tight deadlines; implement and enforce procedures, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Possesses a strong aesthetic sensibility and a proven ability to develop visually appealing and impactful proposal layouts, graphics, and presentations.
• An ability to understand the broader business context and contribute strategically to proposal development and business development initiatives. Comprehensive knowledge of the construction consultancy and advisory business is a plus.
• Creative thinker with an ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way, both written and verbally.
• Self-starter who demonstrates integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Technical skills: Expert proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is mandatory for developing compelling and visually engaging proposals and bid presentations. Mastery of overall Microsoft Office Suite. Adobe Creative Suite proficiency desirable. Video and graphic design experience is also a plus.