Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of complex construction proposals, qualifications, and interview presentations.
• Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and procurement documents to identify evaluation criteria, compliance requirements, and risk areas.
• Develop pursuit strategies, win themes, key differentiators, and executive summaries grounded in project-specific construction realities.
• Translate technical narratives from operations, estimating, and engineering into owner-focused messaging that demonstrates value, risk mitigation, and execution confidence.
• Serve as the internal expert on construction proposal best practices, alternative delivery pursuits, and owner expectations.
• Guide project teams through the proposal process, providing structure, clarity, and accountability.
• Lead storyboarding sessions and content strategy workshops with pursuit teams.
• Prepare and coach teams for shortlist interviews and formal presentations, including message discipline and delivery.
• Direct and quality-control proposal content to ensure accuracy, compliance, clarity, and consistency.
• Ensure all submissions meet client requirements, follow corporate brand standards, and reflect a unified voice.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of direct experience managing construction proposals in the commercial, infrastructure and/or water/wastewater sectors.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, competitive pursuits from start to finish.
• 3+ years of experience mentoring or managing proposal professionals.
• Expert-level proficiency in proposal writing, editing, storyboarding, and compliance management.
• Deep understanding of construction delivery methods, procurement processes, and owner decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to work fluently with executives, project managers, superintendents, estimators, and engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Preferred

• Experience supporting design-build, CMAR, or alternative delivery pursuits strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical (HDHP) + preventive care
• Dental, vision, Rx & FSA option
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, STD & LTD
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options
• Parental leave & EAP support
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 10% and bi-annual bonuses
• Generous paid time off (holidays, PTO, bereavement, volunteer)
• Community sponsorships & involvement
• Employee appreciation events & celebrations