Corporate Office – Proposal Manager

Ruby-Collins Inc.; Smyrna (GA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% Company-Paid Family Healthcare

Extended Year-End Rest PTO with office

Comprehensive Coverage: STD/LTD/Life

401(k) with company match

Annual raises and performance bonuses

Advanced Wellness: telemedicine & 24/7

Best Place to Work in the Southeast

Descripción de la vacante

Ruby-Collins, Inc. is seeking a Proposal/Pursuit Manager to join the Marketing team at our Smyrna, GA headquarters.

You will lead proposal development, write compelling content for SOQs, and coach teams for client interviews, ensuring brand-consistent materials and rigorous compliance. You will collaborate with executives and operations to deliver solutions for complex water and wastewater projects, including design-build pursuits.

Formación

• A/E/C industry proposal/marketing experience required.
• Pursuit strategy focus, water/wastewater experience a plus.
• Ability to craft the Win Theme and persuasive narratives.
• Advanced proficiency in InDesign and Creative Cloud; MS Office proficient.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the full proposal lifecycle from kickoff to submission.
• Write and edit client-focused narratives for proposals and SOQs.
• Coach technical teams for high-stakes client interviews.
• Brand management of templates, layouts, infographics within standards.
• Maintain Unanet CRM records and proposal libraries for quality/compliance.
• Support shaping internal and external marketing strategies.

Conocimientos

Proposal management

Marketing coordination

Leadership

Strategic writing

Adobe InDesign

Creative Cloud

MS Office

Unanet CRM

Herramientas

Adobe InDesign

Creative Cloud

MS Office

Unanet CRM

Descripción del empleo

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

Industry-Leading Insurance & Benefits

We maintain a flexible and results-driven environment built on trust. To fully support our professionals and their families, we offer a premier compensation and benefits package:

• 100% Company-Paid Family Healthcare:$0 premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, completely covering you and your entire family.
• Extended Year-End Rest: PTO plus an annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Comprehensive Coverage:100% company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies.
• Financial Security:A competitive 401(k) plan with company match, alongside annual raises and performance bonuses.
• Advanced Wellness:$0 telemedicine access and 24/7 personal nurse/EAP support networks.
• Top-Tier Culture:Work within a collaborative environment consistently named a “Best Place to Work” in the Southeast.

Position Overview

At Ruby-Collins, Inc., we have a 70+ year legacy building essential heavy civil, water, and wastewater infrastructure. We are seeking a Proposal/Pursuit Manager to join our growing Marketing team at our headquarters in Smyrna, GA.

As a critical leader in our work acquisition strategy, you will spearhead the development of high-quality proposals, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), and interview preparations that showcase our capabilities. This role will collaborate closely with executive leadership, operations, and business development teams to deliver client-focused solutions for complex projects, including Design-Build and CMAR pursuits.

Please note this is not an extensive list, and other job-related duties may be assigned not currently listed. Duties may change based on business needs

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Pursuits: You will manage the full proposal lifecycle – from initial kickoff and capture planning to final submission and award.
• Create Compelling Content: Write and edit persuasive, client-focused narratives for proposals, SOQs, and award submissions that clearly tell our story.
• Interview Coaching: Lead shortlist presentation development and coach our technical teams to ensure they are ready for high-stakes client interviews.
• Brand Management: Design and update proposal templates, interview layouts, infographics, and other visual communication materials within our brand standards.
• Data & Compliance: Maintain our Unanet CRM records, project resumes, and proposal libraries to ensure consistent quality and strict compliance.
• Strategic Support: Collaboratively assist in shaping and executing both our internal and external marketing strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A/E/C Expertise: Proven proposal/marketing experience within the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction industries.
• Pursuit Strategy: Dedicated experience focused on pursuit strategy, with water and wastewater market experience considered a major plus.
• Strategic Writing: A proven ability to discover and write “The Win Theme” – someone who goes beyond simple proofreading to craft narratives that beat the competition.
• Technical Software: Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, alongside expertise in the full Creative Cloud suite and MS Office.
• Leadership Presence: The ability to command a room, comfortably manage executive-level stakeholders, and thrive under tight deadlines.
• 100% Paid Family Healthcare: $0 premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision (covers you and your family).
• Retirement & Bonuses: 401(k) with match + annual raises and bonuses.
• Paid Time Off: PTO and an extended Christmas break.
• Total Disability & Life Cover: 100% company-paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance.
• Advanced Wellness: $0 telemedicine and 24/7 personal nurse/EAP support.
• Top-Tier Culture: Consistently named a “Best Place to Work” in the Southeast.
• Drug screen, background check, physical exam, and MVR, if company policy requires them
• Ruby Collins prides itself in being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.