Proposal Manager - Transportation

WGI•Tampa, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Proposal Manager , Transportation with 10+ years of experience to be part of our Business Development Division in our West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Orlando , Gainesville, or Tallahassee FL office. The focus of this position is strategy and coordination. A proposal manager works directly with pursuit managers and business development staff throughout most of the pursuit life cycle, from pre-marketing to final selection. The proposal manager will work with a team of proposal coordinators to create compl ia nt , winning proposals. This role includes participating in g o/ n o g o decisions, supporting pursuit managers with developing client-centric content that effectively communicates our team’s value proposition, effective coordination of proposal production, and quality control. This position requires exceptional strategic thinking, effective time management, attention to detail, planning, organization, and coordination skills. Interpersonal, coaching, and delegation skills will also be important for successful performance i n this role. At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond. WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team player , and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today! WGI offers a complete Benefits package , including m edical, d ental, v ision, LTD and STD, l ife i nsurance, 401k with match, PTO, h olidays, HSA with company contribution, p et insurance, and e mployee assistance program. #LI-Onsite

Requirements

Strategic thinking, message development, and problem-solving
Thorough understanding of effective proposal and presentation best practices and tools, including how to convey messages, themes, differentiators, and responses to evaluation criteria clearly and effectively
Strong proposal writing and editing skills, including grammar and style
Very strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work and coordinate efforts across the firm's geographic reach
Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills
Work ownership, accountability, reliability, a positive “can-do” attitude, and eagerness to learn and contribute to the team
Assertive, resourceful, problem solver
Must be able to adjust to multiple, concurrent deadlines and delegate
Attention to detail and ability to provide feedback constructively
Intermediate/Advanced skills in Adobe software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat)
Intermediate/Advanced skills in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Must be flexible and willing to work overtime when needed
Bachelor’s degree preferably in English, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing
Minimum 5 years of experience in the A/E/C industry preparing proposals for federal, state, and municipal clients
Must have the ability to work well with others (e.g., supervisor, department managers, project managers, proposal coordinators, and anyone involved in business development efforts)
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas

Nice To Haves

Effective use of AI a plus
Experience preparing proposals for Transportation services , including FDOT, NCDOT, and /or TxDOT
Experience with strategic initiatives and delegat ion

Responsibilities

Support Transportation pursuit managers on pre-marketing efforts and participates in go/no go process
Collaborate with Transportation pursuit managers in strategic planning that includes evaluating pre-marketing intelligence, identifying customer concerns and key issues, and developing win strategies
Manage the proposal teams, including coordinators and specialists
Be versed in Transportation D ivision strategic and business plans
Coordinate the production of compliant proposals, following proposal management process
Coordinate with technical staff and subconsultants development of proposal content and information
Coordinate with graphic designers to develop graphic elements for the proposals or presentations
Analyze debriefs and apply lessons learned to add value to strategy and reviews
Facilitate proposal production planning meetings
Coordinate presentation production
Participate in presentation practices and assist during rehearsals
Ensure quality of all produced material including messages, consistency, spelling, and grammar
Proactively lead the update effort of resumes, project descriptions, project photos, and additional boilerplate material
Responsible for page-turned quality control
Assist coaching proposal coordinators in WGI’s proposal production process