Pursuit Manager | Team Lead

Egis•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization. We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever. We are looking for a Pursuit Manager | Team Lead in Texas to drive wins for Egis across Texas and the South Central and Midwest Region with a primary focus on Texas DOT (TxDOT). At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future. As Pursuit Manager/Team Lead, you drive the pursuit lifecycle—from capture and positioning through proposal, interview, and award—while leading and mentoring a group of Proposal Specialists. While TxDOT is the primary focus, you lead and support priority pursuits across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri—flexing across the regional pipeline based on priorities and business needs.

Requirements

7+ years of AEC/transportation pursuit and proposal experience with demonstrated TxDOT experience.
Strong understanding of TxDOT PEPS procurement, PS-CAMS, CCIS, precertification/work groups, and consultant selection processes.
Experience with capture planning, positioning, teaming, proposal development, and interview preparation.
Proficiency in the InDesign software
Knowledge of DBE, HUB, VetHUB participation and teaming requirements.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent pursuits.
Experience coaching or mentoring proposal/pursuit professionals.
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Engineering, Planning, or related field, is preferred.
APMP or CPSM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage LOIs, SOQs, RFQ/RFP responses, and interview presentations from kickoff through award.
Develop capture strategies, win themes, value propositions, storyboards, compliance plans, and pursuit schedules and hold respective teams to them.
Apply knowledge of PEPS, PS-CAMS, CCIS, precertification/work groups, Indefinite Deliverable/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Specific Deliverable (SD) procurements.
Coach and coordinate project managers, technical leads, key personnel, subconsultants, and DBE, HUB, VetHUB partners around pursuit strategy and requirements.
Track TxDOT District/Division priorities, upcoming procurements, incumbents, competitors, teaming patterns, and selection drivers in concert with applying lessons learned from debriefs.
Lead interview strategy, mock panels, presentation coaching, and Q&A preparation.
Lead or support priority pursuits across TX, OK, KS, IL, IN, OH, and MO.
Mentor, develop, and coach Proposal Specialists while reinforcing pursuit best practices and providing QA/QC reviews.
Support workload and resource planning, as needed.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and flexible holiday program
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Paid family leave
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discount programs