Proposal Manager

DAG Architects•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are actively recruiting for a detail-oriented Proposal Manager for our Atlanta studio. This role will be responsible for supporting business acquisition efforts of DAG Architects within the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry. The specialist will be heavily involved in the full lifecycle of Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) and proposal production, including editing, graphics, ensuring compliance, and coordinating final delivery. Key responsibilities also include conducting market research on clients, competitors, and trends, contributing to CRM data maintenance, and actively managing the content library of prior proposals, boilerplate text, and visuals. The ideal candidate has five to seven years of relevant A/E/C experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, OpenAsset, and PowerPoint. This is a full-time, on-site position in our Atlanta studio. This position will report directly to the Marketing Director.

Requirements

Strong understanding of basic marketing and business development principles
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with various leadership levels
Exceptional time management skills
Basic knowledge of go/no-go decision processes
Experience with SOQ/proposal production, including both digital preparation and printing/binding
Proficiency with software and technologies used for developing client presentations and communications, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
Five to seven years of relevant A/E/C experience required
Experience working daily in Creative Cloud, OpenAsset, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Monitor and track industry-related market information to support business development efforts
Contribute to CRM data entry and maintenance, including information on clients, consultants, personnel, and pursuit history.
Monitor sources of industry-related market information.
Gather research data related to clients; competitors; past, current, and prospective markets; and relevant corporate experience.
Maintain list of relevant resources and achieve proficiency in understanding applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliant RFQ/RFP responses.
Prepare or assemble written and visual information for client presentations.
Maintain scheduling and tracking systems for individual pursuit and proposal elements and status.
Help to produce SOQs/proposals, including editing and graphics; prepare for digital and/or print reproduction
Identify and monitor SOQ/proposal criteria, ensure response is fully compliant
Handle production and arrange for on-time delivery of SOQs/proposals
Gather content from team and consultants as needed.
Track pre-submittal meeting schedules and attendees, identify decision-makers
Record and distribute notes from pre-submittal and public sector meetings
Maintain systems to extract, categorize, and retrieve information related to clients, consultants, personnel, projects, prior proposals, boilerplate, visuals, and mailing list.