Proposal Lead
About The Position
The Proposal Lead is a key member of the procurement team that is charged with growing the company’s presence in the region through client development, marketing and communication outreach, and project procurement. These marketing professionals are “all in” and have the opportunity to do a little bit of everything. Developing and designing proposal content, client and statements of qualifications, and presentations take top priority because each of these deliverables supports bringing in new work. The proposal lead is responsible for creating and supporting the development of proposal responses including request for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposals (RFP). The proposal lead will work closely with the proposal manager and regional leadership in executing effective proposals and marketing initiatives. The proposal lead is responsible for authoring, editing, and organizing the various components of a proposal package to ensure content is comprehensive and client specific, and in accordance with the Hensel Phelps brand standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or relevant field of study
- 5 years of architecture, engineering, and construction experience and/or a combination of education and experience.
- Microsoft Office Suite competency.
- 5+ years of management experience.
- 3+ years’ experience with CRM software.
- Highly organized and superb task management skills.
- Excellent multi-tasking capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Leads/Champions all response to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Request for Proposal (RFPs) efforts assigned including responses for complex design-build pursuits, ensuring that the overall theme, technical scope, staff qualifications, and experience are accurate and graphically pleasing.
- Ensures senior level technical staff and project development team members are collaborating to prepare proposal materials including writing, editing, verifying and formatting proposal information and ensuring the various aspects of the proposals and other marketing materials are accurate, timely, high quality and well written.
- Collaborates with the proposal team in preparation of presentation and interviews with prospective clients.
- Lead proposal kickoff and capture planning discussions by confirming win themes are clearly expressed and incorporated into the responses.
- Proactively tracks and maintains the communication including assignments for local & remote partners and the to ensure timelines are met.
- Oversees input into company-wide databases with project and proposal information on an ongoing basis, as assigned.
- Coach and mentor coordinators to be prepared for additional responsibilities within the organization within the proposal focus areas.
Benefits
- company paid medical insurance
- life insurance
- accidental death & dismemberment
- long-term disability
- 401(K) retirement plan
- health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance
- paid time off beginning upon hire
- annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance
- company cell phone or cell phone allowance
- vehicle or vehicle allowance
- cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
