Proposal Manager-Construction

Facility Services Management•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring a proposal is created effectively and within its deadline. Proposal Manager oversees Production Writers to effectively lead the assigned tasks with the Construction team in efficiently making and completing company proposals. Collaborates with other departments to write and implement proposals. May oversee and direct Writers assigned to specific Proposal and other efforts. The primary duty of this role is non-manual, office-based work directly related to the management and general business operations of the organization. The position exercises discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance , including proposal strategy, content development, compliance decisions, timelines, and coordination with senior leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs).

Requirements

Associate’s degree in English, Communications (or equivalent) or minimum 5 years' experience developing proposals or other related experience.
Proven experience as a Proposal Writer in the AEC industry construction industry.
Excellent writing and proofreading skills, including grammar and composition.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; InDesign experience a must .
Strong organizational, follow through, and time management skills.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively; ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
Ability to react well under pressure in high-stressed situations; accept responsibility for own actions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse interdisciplinary team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Construction management/background a plus; especially experience with COE and GovWin.
Five years of experience with design-build and construction management delivery a plus.
Strong understanding of construction terminology, methods, and industry practices a plus.
Knowledge of design-build and construction management delivery methods a plus.
Knowledge of public works functions and related requirements, with ability to write to how associated functions are accomplished. Examples include Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Utilities Plants, Carpentry, and other trades.

Responsibilities

Will be responsible for multiple proposals at the same time.
Reads and reviews all assigned proposal requests.
Develops technical and management strategies to meet proposal requirements.
Follows specified proposal processes and procedures.
Determines proposal requirements and coordinates with other departments for proposal input.
Manages draft/final production, text, and graphics, ensuring timely delivery of proposals IAW RFP instructions.
Works directly with assigned Construction Project Manager and SMEs to prepare proposal content that is comprehensive, accurate, and professional.
Maintains quality by using consistent proposal templates; follows standards for a concise and well-written proposal, as well as Scope of Work requirements.
Writes compelling content in response to RFP, highlighting FSI’s unique benefits to meet customer goals/objectives.
Solicits and compiles team questions; monitors questions and answers responses and distributes to proposal team and partnering firms.
Formulates and creates graphics to develop compliant page layouts, covers, spines, proposal charts, and graphics.
Ensures writing is compliant with proposal criteria and instructions.
Integrates review comments from multiple sources into the proposal ensuring page count and consistency throughout.
Performs other duties as assigned; especially administrative duties related to Construction processes.
Must be able to work occasionally on nights and weekends.
Must be able to handle stressful conditions and make multiple decisions concerning job operations on a daily basis.