ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions · 1 day ago
Proposal Manager
Walbridge, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions is a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. They are seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the proposal process by collaborating with various teams to develop written proposals and presentations that highlight their competitive advantages and support business growth.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Command the proposal process from start to finish on large-scale commercial and industrial construction pursuits, ensuring compliance with procedures, quality of output, and on-time internal review and delivery of statements of qualifications, presentations and proposals
Dissect RFPs and RFQs to create clear action plans, drive schedules, and build submission strategies tailored to each opportunity
Lead strategic kick-off meetings to define Winning Strategies — differentiators, and client-focused messaging that puts our expertise front and center
Partner with estimators, project executives, superintendents, safety and business development teams to extract the best insights and technical content to tell our story
Craft and curate persuasive content from project approaches and team bios to past performance narratives and safety highlights—ensuring every word works hard to win
Coordinate with marketing to ensure the visual presentation of proposals, working with internal Design and Proposal Coordinator resources to create clean, high-impact layouts that reflect our brand and professionalism
Prepare interview materials and presentations for shortlisted projects and support the team with content development and coaching as needed
Own quality control across every deliverable — reviewing for RFP compliance, accuracy, clarity, and competitive impact. Includes verifying complex technical solutions, strategies and themes are easily understandable, readable and compelling
Verifies resumes, project descriptions, and text libraries are updated and maintained in the marketing's database
Contribute to continuous improvement by driving post-proposal reviews and applying lessons learned to sharpen our future pursuits — includes evaluating marketing intelligence, identifying customer concerns, key issues facing customers, benchmarking our products and developing winning strategies
Qualification
Required
A strong knowledge of RFP and proposal process is required
5+ years in proposal management, ideally within the AEC, commercial and/or industrial construction sectors
Experience with marketing professional services and familiarity with industry terms, contracts, deliverables, and processes is required
Must be able to independently manage a challenging workload when faced with unexpected changes in priorities and deadlines
Superior project management skills—you're the person who never misses a deadline and thrives when others would fold
Outstanding writing and editing ability, with the skill to turn technical jargon into compelling, client-focused content
Advanced user in Adobe Creative Suite including In Design (Photoshop and Illustrator a plus), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
High emotional intelligence and the ability to collaborate with senior leaders, field staff, and technical experts
Resilience under pressure, with the confidence to push a team toward excellence
Ability to collaborate with Business Development Managers, Project Executives, Preconstruction Leaders, Project Managers, Marketing and relevant consultants in the proposal process
Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks, and possess strong organizational skills
Effective project management, communication, writing, and computer skills are essential
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Construction Management, or related field preferred
Ideal candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in a marketing or sales role within the Architecture / Engineering / Construction industry
Creativity and willingness to explore new, outside-the-box approaches for each unique opportunity
Deep understanding of construction delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, Lump Sum, etc.) and what matters most to owners
Demonstrated experience with directing development and/or designing marketing materials
Knowledge of CRM systems and associated databases
Benefits
Benefits
PTO
Holidays
Profit Sharing
401k Match
Company
ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions
ConsultNet is a talent solutions company that helps businesses solve complex challenges by integrating talent, technology, and scalable delivery models.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marnie Nuttall
Chief Financial Officer
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