Our client, an innovative Construction Management and Civil Engineering Consulting enterprise is looking for a Proposal Manager to join their dynamic team. As a key member of their marketing department, the proposal manager will play a pivotal role in shaping their client-facing proposals and presentations. This is an opportunity to showcase your outstanding writing, strategic thinking, creativity, and construction industry knowledge to win exciting projects.
Key Responsibilities:
• Proposal Development: Lead the end-to-end development of compelling and client-centric proposals, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company objectives.
• Strategy and Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define win strategies, value propositions, and differentiation points. Develop a clear roadmap for each proposal.
• Content Creation: Write and edit persuasive content, clearly articulating our capabilities, project approach, and value proposition. Ensure content is tailored to specific client needs and showcases our strengths.
• Graphics and Visuals: Oversee the creation of engaging visuals, diagrams, and infographics that enhance the visual appeal and effectiveness of proposals.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all proposals are compliant with RFP requirements, align with company standards, and undergo thorough quality checks.
• Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between the marketing team, subject matter experts, project managers, teaming partners and senior leadership to gather necessary information for proposals.
• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, market demands, and competitor offerings to incorporate relevant insights into proposals.
• Database Management: Maintain a repository of standardized content and project profiles for efficient proposal creation. • Presentation Development: Assist in the creation of impactful client presentations that highlight our strengths and tailored solutions.
Qualifications/Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal management, preferably in construction management or related industry.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, and the ability to articulate clearly and influentially.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management software (InDesign, etc.).
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Creative thinking and ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Maintain oversight of the proposal content to ensure that the client’s requirements are clearly addressed and that the finished proposal is in alignment with the bid strategy.
• Must have prior proposal writing experience
