Proposal Manager

JacobsWyper Architects•Raleigh, NC

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JacobsWyper Architects (JWA) , a full-service design firm working in a variety of market sectors, is seeking a Proposal Manager to join our marketing team. Reporting to the Marketing Director, this role will work directly with technical staff at all levels to support project pursuits throughout the firm from our Raleigh, NC office. This is a full-time salaried position with the option to work remotely up to two days a week in line with our hybrid work policy. We are seeking candidates who thrive in collaborative team environments, bring efficiency to deadline-driven workflows, and possess essential skills in basic software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign. Candidates will be asked to complete a web-based short-form multiple-choice aptitude test for InDesign during the first interview. While we welcome applications from candidates who are building upon entry-level experience crafting proposals in a professional services context, the ideal candidate will have over 5 years of AEC industry experience and the ability to manage competitive proposal pursuits with minimal oversight. Compensation will be commensurate with experience level.

Requirements

1 or more years of professional services proposal experience is required
Demonstrated ability to produce and coordinate deadline-driven work in a team environment with efficiency, clarity, and positivity
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Expert skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Adobe InDesign (refer to notes regarding aptitude testing)
Understanding of marketing and business development fundamentals, especially within a professional services context
Familiarity with Standard Form 330 and 254 proposal preparation
Manual dexterity and limited travel (1-2 times annually) required.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience managing competitive proposal pursuits in the AEC industryExperience with Microsoft SharePoint and/or Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Basic understanding of the AEC industry (terminology, project structure, etc.)
Experience providing marketing or business development support to one or more of the following market sectors: Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical; Community Services & Mission Critical; Cultural & Museums; Higher Education; Industrial & Manufacturing; Science & Technology; Workplace

Responsibilities

Lead production of project pursuit materials (LOI, RFQ, and RFP responses and interview slide decks) in collaboration with firm partners, principals, and project managers in line with internal formatting standards. (85%)
Participate in proposal/interview strategy sessions with technical staff and marketing team leaders.
Take ownership of the internal production process, most critically the schedule of tasks and deadlines.
Monitor proposal compliance and responsiveness throughout the production process.
Coordinate with consultant team partners to integrate their materials into our response.
Support team with development and formatting of story-driven Powerpoint presentations.
Update and maintain staff resumes, project profiles, and other elements used during proposal preparation in collaboration with other team members.
Assist with the development and maintenance of additional marketing content, collateral, and data as needed. (10%)
Collaborate with marketing leadership, graphic designer, and technical staff on the creation of brochures, design award submissions, conference materials, etc.
Other business development and marketing-related duties to support the Raleigh office and JWA at large. (5%)
Duties could include coordinating event registration, representing JWA at relevant networking events, and more.
Support the business development team to plan, prepare, set up, and take down booths at conferences both locally and nationally.