Senior Proposal Manager

About the role

At AKS we are growing and building for the future, bringing together multidisciplined experts across land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands‑on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. When you join AKS you’ll find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one. We are looking for a Senior Proposal Manager to bring energy, creativity, and precision to a high‑impact role on our marketing and business development team, directly supporting 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 a knack for translating technical content into persuasive messaging.
• Self‑driven and highly organized, able to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills; works well with a variety of personalities and enjoys collaborating with technical and marketing professionals.
• Proficient with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office; comfortable working in CRM systems.
• "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported.
• Nice to have: 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 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.
• Health coverage that supports total well‑being, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and additional resources.
• Weekly team lunches to recharge and connect.
• Culture‑building experiences that foster strong teams and communities.
• Recognition as a Top Workplace year after year.