Director of Proposal Strategy & Presentations

Sanford, FL

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end construction proposals and win strategy, turning complex delivery details into owner-focused narratives with disciplined process and coachable teams.

  • Own the pursuit from qualification to interview, including strategy, storyboarding, and executive messaging.
  • Translate operations and design details into value, risk mitigation, and execution confidence for owner audiences.
  • Lead process, quality control, and team coaching across proposals, interviews, and content libraries.

Job Description

Own end-to-end construction proposals and win strategy, turning complex delivery details into owner-focused narratives with disciplined process and coachable teams.

  • 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.
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    Wharton-Smith, Inc.

    Wharton-Smith, Inc. - ''The Construction Group of Choice"Our Vision...to be the construction group of choice for our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Mission...to exceed our client's expectations by performing with the highest quality, professionalism, and fairness and by communicating with honesty and integrity at all times. Wharton-Smith is headquartered in Sanford, Florida, with branch offices in Pensacola, Space Coast, Palm Beach Gardens, Fort Myers, North Port, Jacksonville, and, Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; and Charlotte, NC. Wharton-Smith has a strong presence and solid reputation as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Design-Build Contractor throughout the Southeastern U.S. and abroad. Wharton-Smith is proud to be named a Top ENR 400 Contractor; Top ENR 200 Environmental Firm; Top Green Southeast Contractor (Southeast Magazine); and a "Best Place to Work" (Orlando Business Journal).

    Founded in 1984
    Sanford, Florida, USA
    1K employees