Proposal Manager

Riley Power Group•Rock Hill, SC

2h•Remote

About The Position

The Proposal Manager leads the development, coordination, and delivery of high‑quality proposals that support growth across our nationwide mechanical and electrical maintenance and capital construction portfolio. This role manages the full proposal lifecycle-from opportunity qualification through submission-ensuring compliance, accuracy, and compelling positioning. The Proposal Manager partners with BD, Operations, Estimating, Safety, Finance, and Executive leadership to deliver proposals that reflect our technical capabilities, safety culture, and customer focus.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in power generation, Department of Defense (DOD), or industrial proposal preparation or client proposal review.
Minimum of 5 years total experience in the power, DOD, and/or industrial sectors.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe tools, and commercially available AI software used for productivity and content support.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high‑quality, first‑pass results within required deadlines.
Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑disciplinary proposal efforts.
Highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong time‑management skills.

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinking and planning
Proposal and project management
Cross‑functional collaboration
Clear and persuasive communication
Quality and compliance orientation
Stakeholder engagement
Process improvement

Responsibilities

Manage the full proposal process for RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, prequalification packages, and renewals.
Identify all RFP/RFQ requirements and determine necessary content for proposal inclusion.
Form and lead cross‑functional proposal teams with representatives from Contracts, Finance, business line leadership, Safety, and other SMEs.
Draft proposal documents using templates, RFP/RFQ specifications, and SME inputs.
Obtain timely contributions from team members, including pricing, estimating, T&C reviews, assumptions, and client/division responsibilities.
Lead proposal strategy sessions to establish themes, differentiators, and client‑focused value propositions.
Develop proposal outlines, schedules, compliance matrices, and workback plans.
Coordinate final review processes and incorporate edits from the review team.
Obtain senior management approval prior to submission.
Write, edit, and format proposal content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
Coordinate development of graphics such as org charts, process flows, and project sheets.
Maintain a library of standard proposal content, project profiles, resumes, templates, and certifications.
Support the BD team with presentations, capability statements, and pursuit materials.
Manage multiple concurrent proposals in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.