Proposal Developer - Water & Environment

Ulteig•,

2h•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Ulteig is seeking a Proposal Developer to support Water & Environment LifeLine® pursuits in the Proposal Department’s Commercialization & Growth business unit. This individual contributor manages proposal development and shortlist interview processes, combining pursuit strategy, technical expertise, persuasive writing, and visual design to help the company win work. The role independently manages assigned proposals and interviews, guiding multidisciplinary teams through Ulteig’s Shipley proposal process, facilitating meetings and color reviews, coordinating schedules and deliverables, and preparing final submissions. It includes proposal management, graphic design, technical writing, and technical editing, in partnership with Sales, Technical Services, project managers, and other contributors. There are no supervisory responsibilities. The position also leads interview preparation, maintains proposal resources, participates in post-pursuit debriefs, and contributes to improvements in workflows, templates, and tools. Ulteig describes a flexible work environment in which employees may work remotely, hybrid, or in an office and can build a schedule suited to their strengths. The target base compensation range is $85,000–$115,000; actual pay may depend on job-specific skills, education, training, location, relevant experience, and comparison with employees in similar roles.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing, graphic design, technical communication, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least three years of experience developing and managing proposals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry or a related technical professional services environment, including independently leading schedules, contributors, reviews, and submissions.
Demonstrated technical writing, technical editing, and proofreading experience, including developing original content from research and subject matter expert input.
Demonstrated graphic design and document production experience, including proposal layouts, presentation design, and graphics explaining technical information.
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat; strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; and working knowledge of Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
Experience facilitating meetings, managing competing priorities, and influencing contributors without direct supervisory authority; ability to provide constructive feedback and resolve issues collaboratively.
Understanding of structured proposal development and color reviews, with the ability to apply Ulteig’s Shipley process.
Openness to innovation and ability to apply evolving technology and AI tools to improve workflows, solve problems, and support continuous improvement.
Authorization to work permanently in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting water and environmental engineering pursuits and public-sector qualifications-based selection processes.
Experience managing shortlist interview preparation, developing presentations, and coaching technical presenters.
Formal Shipley training or Association of Proposal Management Professionals certification.
Experience with CRM systems, proposal content libraries, or Bluebeam/Adobe.

Responsibilities

Independently manage assigned RFQ, RFP, and statement of qualifications responses from pursuit planning and kickoff through submission and interview preparation; support complex or strategic pursuits with Proposal leadership as assigned.
Analyze solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and addenda; develop compliance matrices, content outlines, schedules, and assignments.
Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions with Sales and technical leaders to identify client priorities, win themes, differentiators, and supporting evidence.
Lead kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and Shipley color reviews; prepare materials, document decisions and actions, and track review comments through resolution.
Manage concurrent pursuits, coordinate contributors and teaming partners, monitor commitments and deadlines, identify risks, recommend solutions, and raise resource or priority decisions to Proposal leadership when needed.
Research and write proposal content, including cover letters, executive summaries, project descriptions, staff qualifications, and technical narratives.
Interview technical staff and translate engineering and environmental concepts into clear, persuasive content tailored to clients and evaluation criteria.
Perform technical editing, copyediting, and proofreading, coordinating technical validation with subject matter experts.
Design and produce proposal layouts, interview presentations, and custom graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft tools.
Manage document assembly, version control, production, compliance checks, formatting, forms, approvals, and timely electronic or printed submissions.
Manage shortlist interview preparation, including schedules, assignments, presentation development, rehearsals, and final materials.
Facilitate interview planning and storyboard sessions; develop slides and visuals and lead rehearsals focused on messaging, transitions, timing, and anticipated questions.
Engage a Lead Proposal Developer or Proposal leadership for advanced coaching and strategy on complex or highly competitive interviews.
Facilitate post-pursuit debriefs, document lessons learned and available client feedback, and apply findings to future pursuits.
Partner with the Proposal Content Specialist and technical staff to maintain resumes, project profiles, reusable content, and templates; archive final materials and follow content governance and brand standards.
Identify and contribute to practical improvements in proposal workflows, templates, and tools; share lessons and examples with colleagues.
Coordinate transfer of relevant proposal commitments and information to project teams after award.