EPC PROPOSAL MANAGER

City Light & Power, Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

City Light & Power, Inc. is seeking an experienced EPC Proposals Manager to lead the development of competitive EPC proposals for complex power and energy projects. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction inputs to deliver winning solutions.

You’ll pursue projects involving microgrids, substations, transmission and distribution, BESS, renewables, and federal design-build work, collaborating with executives and technical teams to drive strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; PE and/or PMP valued.
• 8+ years in power/utility/energy sector, including EPC proposals, capture management, or project leadership.
• Proven experience with substations, T&D, microgrids, BESS, DERs, or federal energy projects.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into client solutions.
• Experience working across engineering, procurement, estimating, and construction.
• Proficient with MS Office and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6).

Responsibilities

• Drive winning strategies by partnering with executives, BD, engineers, estimators, and construction teams.
• Lead proposal efforts for large EPC and design-build projects.
• Evaluate risks and develop mitigation plans for technical, commercial, and contractual aspects.
• Own proposal schedules, reviews, production, and client interview prep.
• Develop cohesive technical solutions from inputs across disciplines.
• Translate engineering concepts into clear proposal narratives; coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Shape execution plans with logistics, procurement approaches, and high-level schedules.
• Engage clients through meetings, reviews, and presentations; position CLP as a trusted EPC partner.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Translate technical concepts

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

City Light & Power is seeking an experienced EPC Proposals Manager to lead the development of competitive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) proposals for complex power and energy projects. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who understands how to bring together engineering, construction, procurement, and commercial teams to develop winning solutions.

You’ll play a key role in pursuing projects involving microgrids, substations, transmission and distribution systems, battery energy storage (BESS), renewable energy integration, and federal design-build projects.

About City Light & Power

City Light & Power (CLP) is a nationally recognized electric utility infrastructure company with more than 45 years of experience delivering mission critical power systems for federal and military clients across the U.S. Through an integrated design build delivery model, CLP plans, constructs, owns, operates, and maintains complex electrical distribution systems that support critical federal missions.

City Light & Power/CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the top workplaces for 2025 and 2026!

What You’ll Do

Drive Winning Strategies

• Partner with executives, business development leaders, engineers, estimators, and construction teams to develop compelling win strategies.
• Lead proposal efforts for large-scale EPC and design-build projects.
• Evaluate technical, commercial, contractual, and execution risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Own proposal schedules, reviews, production, and client interview preparation.

Develop Technical Solutions

• Bring together inputs from electrical, civil, structural, controls, procurement, estimating, and construction teams into a cohesive project approach.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, persuasive proposal narratives.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and subcontractors to integrate complete project solutions.
• Ensure proposed designs are technically sound, constructible, and aligned with project requirements.

Shape Project Execution Plans

• Develop execution strategies, logistics plans, procurement approaches, and high-level project schedules.
• Work with supply chain partners to optimize sourcing strategies and identify competitive advantages.
• Collaborate with estimating teams to align scope, cost, schedule, and execution assumptions.
• Support technical evaluations, vendor engagement, and proposal clarifications.

Engage Clients and Stakeholders

• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and proposal presentations.
• Help position CLP as a trusted EPC partner with deep technical expertise and proven execution capabilities.
• Coordinate legal, contractual, regulatory, and compliance reviews throughout the proposal process.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field; PE and/or PMP highly valued.
• 8+ years of experience in the power, utility, or energy sector, including EPC proposals, capture management, preconstruction, project management, engineering, or construction leadership.
• Proven experience supporting or winning projects involving substations, T&D infrastructure, microgrids, BESS, DERs, utility‑scale renewables, or federal energy projects.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling client solutions.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines, including engineering, procurement, estimating, and construction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• You must be a US Citizen.
• You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance
• Valid driver's license required with a record that meets the CLP Fleet Policy.

Benefits & Compensation

• CLP offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary range: $150,000-$180,000 based on experience plus eligible for participation in Short Term Incentive Plan.
  • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

Why CLP?

Join a team delivering mission‑critical energy infrastructure projects across the country. You’ll help shape the future of power resilience, energy security, and grid modernization while working alongside industry leaders on some of the most challenging and rewarding EPC pursuits in the market.

To learn more, visit the CLPE website: www.clp-engineering.com

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.