Manager of Proposals

CDI Engineering Services • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle, providing strategic direction, oversight, and execution of all proposal efforts. Responsible for developing win strategies, coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and delivering high-quality, competitive proposals that align with company objectives. This role drives continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, and content while supporting business development growth.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop, edit and finalize complex technical and commercial proposals
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional and global teams
• Experience leading proposal strategy and coordinating with executive leadership
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex RFP/RFQ requirements and technical documents. Ability to write clear, concise, and compelling proposal content. Ability to present information effectively to leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret and review pricing data, cost estimates, and financial summaries. Ability to ensure alignment between technical scope and commercial proposals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with CRM systems, SharePoint, and proposal management tools preferred.
• Ability to solve complex problems involving multiple variables and stakeholders. Ability to exercise sound judgment in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in engineering, EPCM, or industrial project environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-value proposals

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of proposal strategies, including positioning, win themes and overall approach aligned with client objectives
• Manage the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity identification through submission, ensuring alignment with RFP/RFQ requirements, schedules and deliverables
• Direct cross-functional teams, including Business Development, Operations, Engineering, and Leadership, to gather inputs and develop complete, competitive proposals
• Oversee the preparation and refinement of proposal content, including execution strategies, staffing plans, and cover letters, ensuring consistency, clarity and quality
• Lead proposal reviews and approvals, ensuring all submissions are compliant, accurate and aligned with company standards prior to delivery
• Coordinate pricing strategy and commercial alignment in collaboration with leadership, ensuring consistency between technical scope and cost proposals
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for proposal quality, timeliness and overall submission success
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve proposal processes, tools, templates and best practices to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Maintain and oversee proposal-related systems, including CRM tracking, document management and content libraries
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to proposal team members, supporting workload management and professional development
• Support client presentations, interviews and follow-up activities as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level