Pursuit Manager | Team Lead

Egis Group•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Egis is seeking a Pursuit Manager and Team Lead in Texas to drive business wins across Texas and the South Central and Midwest regions, with a primary focus on TxDOT. The role leads pursuits from kickoff through award, develops capture and win strategies, and coordinates multidisciplinary teams and teaming partners to deliver compliant, compelling proposals and interviews. It also strengthens regional market positioning, supports priority pursuits across several states, mentors Proposal Specialists, and contributes to workload and resource planning as needed.

Requirements

At least 7 years of AEC/transportation pursuit and proposal experience, including 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 with InDesign software.
Knowledge of DBE, HUB, and VetHUB participation and teaming requirements.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent pursuits.
Experience coaching or mentoring proposal/pursuit professionals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Engineering, Planning, or a related field is preferred.
APMP or CPSM certification is 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 teams accountable to them.
Lead TxDOT pursuits using knowledge of its procurement processes and systems.
Coach and coordinate project managers, technical leads, key personnel, subconsultants, and DBE, HUB, and VetHUB partners around pursuit strategy and requirements.
Track TxDOT District and Division priorities, upcoming procurements, incumbents, competitors, teaming patterns, and selection drivers; apply lessons learned from debriefs.
Lead interview strategy, mock panels, presentation coaching, and Q&A preparation.
Lead or support priority pursuits across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri.
Mentor, develop, and coach Proposal Specialists; reinforce pursuit best practices and provide 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
Potential eligibility for incentive compensation, where applicable