Senior Proposal Manager

About the role

AKS is expanding its multidisciplinary teams across land development, energy, and infrastructure markets. The Senior Proposal Manager will join the marketing and business development team to lead the creation of high‑impact proposals, statements of qualifications, and roster submittals that support growth across multiple AKS offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of compelling proposals, statements of qualifications, and roster submittals that win work.
• Manage the full proposal lifecycle—from go/no‑go decisions to content creation, editing, layout, and final production.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical staff, and other marketers to gather information and ensure deadlines are met.
• Track and interpret RFPs/RFQs to ensure full compliance and highlight AKS differentiators.
• Support and guide interview strategy and preparation, including development of presentation materials.
• Maintain and update marketing content in our CRM (Unanet‑Cosential), including resumes, project descriptions, awards, and photography.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proposal experience in the A/E/C industry with a strong understanding of Qualifications‑Based Selection (QBS).
• Exceptional writer and editor with the ability to translate technical content into persuasive messaging.
• Self‑driven and highly organized, capable of managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Effective collaborator who works well with a variety of personalities, including technical and marketing professionals.
• Proficient with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office; comfortable working in CRM systems.
• "Do what needs to be done" mindset—ownership beyond assigned tasks to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Unanet‑Cosential (or similar CRM).
• Experience preparing interview materials and supporting pursuit strategy.
• Knowledge of branding, layout design, and adherence to writing style guides.
• Experience submitting proposals to public agencies at the local, state, or federal level.

Benefits

• Meaningful growth through hands‑on training, mentorship, and clear professional development paths.
• Real collaboration with diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges.
• Respect for your time with generous PTO and a supportive work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and additional resources to support well‑being.
• Weekly team lunches to foster connection and recharge.
• Culture‑building experiences that strengthen teams and communities.
• Recognition as a Top Workplace year after year, reflecting a supportive and engaging environment.