Proposal Manager
$90,000–$135,000 year
On-site · Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead development of high-quality A/E proposals, qualification documents, and presentations for the firm’s most complex and high-profile pursuits. Coordinate shortlist presentations, including content development, rehearsal facilitation, and presentation coaching. Advise, mentor, and support a team of proposal coordinators throughout the proposal lifecycle, including QA/QC reviews on key pursuits. Attend kickoff and strategy meetings; coordinate with technical staff, executives, and teaming partners to gather and refine content. Manage team assignments, workload distribution, and ongoing training on proposal best practices. Conduct competitor analysis, peer reviews, and proposal debriefs; document and share lessons learned to continuously improve win rates. Uphold brand and proposal standards while driving process improvements for greater efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Business, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
- 10+ years of proposal development experience in the AEC industry
- Proficient in Deltek Vision (or similar CRM), Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent copywriting skills with the ability to translate technical content for broader audiences
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
- Willingness to travel approximately 15%
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