Senior Proposal Manager

Flatiron Construction Corp•Denver, CO

1d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Senior Proposal Manager leads proposal efforts for multiple project pursuits, managing the collection, creation, organization, and assembly of proposal materials to ensure complete and timely bid submissions. The role works with internal clients, business development and pre-construction teams, Division Proposal leadership, estimators, engineers, subject matter experts, joint-venture partners, and subcontractors to develop competitive proposals that meet Owner RFP requirements and evaluation criteria. The Senior Proposal Manager develops pursuit schedules, leads strategy sessions and workshops, creates compliance matrices and Proposal Work Plans, and oversees proposal content, editing, design, and document quality. The position also supports division and cross-division proposal assignments, coordinates surety, bonding, and signature documents, mentors proposal staff, and oversees division award efforts. Travel of 50–60% of the year is required for pursuit meetings and company proposal support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
At least 8 years of project pursuit experience in the construction or engineering industry.
Previous people-management experience coordinating proposal teams or efforts.
Ability to manage a large bid proposal or multiple proposals at once in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to travel 50–60% of the year for pursuit meetings and company proposal support.
Ability to coach, guide, and mentor direct reports, identify talent-growth opportunities, and assign developmental work.
Proven time-management and delegation skills to meet tight deadlines and Owner and Company pursuit requirements.
Strong communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time-management and task-prioritization skills to ensure timely project bid submissions.
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, InDesign, and Deltek Vision.
Maintains registration in relevant organizations or associations, such as the Road Builders Association.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience as a Proposal Manager.

Responsibilities

Oversee the collection and creation of project proposals, ensuring required pursuit items are included before bid deadlines.
Coordinate and track forms, information, and data required for each pursuit, ensuring Owner requests are completed on schedule.
Meet with internal clients to support pursuit strategy, including business development and pre-construction.
Support Division Proposal leadership with qualifications and information needed by other divisions.
Develop and manage proposal schedules within pursuit and submission deadlines.
Lead proposal strategy sessions and related workshops.
Create compliance matrices that assign technical proposal documentation and development tasks to the supporting team.
Develop and implement Proposal Work Plans that address Owner RFP requirements and evaluation criteria.
Assemble proposal documents in various software formats and ensure all proposal criteria are included before submission.
Review and edit proposal content to support a consistent one-voice approach.
Proofread, edit, and standardize proposal text for grammar, spelling, comprehension, and style.
Develop and manage proposal layout, design, and document presentation to produce a marketing-quality product.
Support proposal assignments as directed by the Division Proposal Lead, including cross-divisional assignments as appropriate.
Coordinate and track surety, bonding, and required signature documents with the pursuit Lead Estimator.
Coordinate with joint-venture partners and subcontractors to obtain proposal information, narratives, forms, and other documents requested by the Owner’s RFP.
Train and mentor proposal team staff, supporting Department Manual, Style Guide, and internal divisional forms processes.
Oversee Division Award Efforts.
Compile technical writing and supporting documentation based on interviews, summary points, and examples provided by estimators, engineers, and subject matter experts.
Write and edit project summaries, personnel resumes, and other supporting information.
Identify process gaps and recommend reasonable, streamlined approaches for the business.
Coach, guide, and mentor direct reports, identify talent-growth opportunities, and assign work to develop the internal team.