Marketing Systems & CRM Operations Manager at AKS Engineering & Forestry | Tualatin, OR

AKS Engineering & Forestry

Marketing Systems & CRM Operations Manager

Tualatin, OR (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end pursuit management and proposal development in Energy and Infrastructure markets.

Own end-to-end proposal development for SOQs, RFQs, and RFPs across Energy and Infrastructure.
Must-have: 5+ years of proposal or marketing experience in A/E/C with QBS knowledge.
Standout: AI-driven workflows and process innovation to boost capture quality and speed.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Oversee CRM and pipeline management within Unanet, ensuring accurate opportunity tracking, data integrity, and alignment with regional and sector leaders to support pursuit prioritization and pipeline health.
Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting to track capture rates, hit rates, and overall proposal performance, turning data into actionable insights for leadership.
Drive AI integration and process innovation by implementing AI-assisted workflows for proposal development, research, competitive analysis, and content creation, while supporting responsible adoption through training and best practices.
Conduct market and competitive research to support strategic pursuits, including monitoring procurement portals, funding sources, industry trends, and client intelligence relevant to Energy and Infrastructure sectors.
Lead end-to-end proposal development for SOQs, RFQs, and RFPs across Energy and Infrastructure markets, partnering with technical and business development teams to translate complex expertise into compelling, client-focused narratives that align with win strategies.
Manage pursuit strategy and execution, including schedules, compliance, quality control, submission logistics, interview preparation, and post-submission debriefs to strengthen competitive positioning and improve capture

Requirements

You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
You bring 5+ years of proposal or marketing experience in the A/E/C industry, with a strong understanding of Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS).
You are comfortable working in CRM systems and using data to inform decisions and improve processes.
You are an exceptional writer and editor who can turn complex technical information into persuasive, client-ready messaging.
You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple pursuits and deadlines at once.
You enjoy collaborating with technical professionals, business development leaders, and marketing teammates.
You are curious, adaptable, and interested in leveraging new tools, including AI, to continuously improve how work gets done.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
Experience with Unanet-Cosential or similar CRM platforms.
Experience supporting interview strategy and preparation.
Familiarity with Power BI, data visualization, or proposal performance metrics.
Experience supporting energy, infrastructure, or technical consulting pursuits.

Benefits

Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

AKS Engineering & Forestry

4.0 Glassdoor

AKS is a consulting engineering firm that provides civil engineering and additional complementary services. With offices focused in Oregon and SW Washington. We work on a wide range of projects from public infrastructure to private development of subdivisions, commercial sites, industrial, education, medical facilities, and more. We value talent and initiative, and we put these qualities to work for our clients in an environment that cultivates professional growth and strong connections to the communities where we live and work. We are always looking for good people to join our team. Check out our website to get a feel of who we are, what we do, and the possibilities that await you!

Founded in 1996

Tualatin, Oregon, USA

338 employees (23 in marketing)

www.aks-eng.com

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