Proposal Manager

EnergySolutions; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and engineering sector is seeking a Proposal Manager to oversee the development of high-quality proposals for various projects. The role involves managing the entire proposal process, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and collaborating with technical teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and significant experience in proposal management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in proposal development or technical writing.
• Strong knowledge of the proposal development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete proposal development process from receipt of RFP through final submittal.
• Write, edit, and structure proposal narratives.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

MS Teams

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Overview

The Proposal Manager is a key role responsible for the strategic direction, development, and execution of high-quality proposals in response to client solicitations for construction and engineering services. This individual will lead proposal development for Capital EPC, Maintenance & Modification Contracts (MMC), and government and commercial nuclear sectors. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, strong organizational skills, and a proven track record in proposal management within the construction or engineering industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete proposal development process from receipt of RFP through final submittal and post-submittal follow-up.
• Interpret client requirements from RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents to develop compliance matrices and response outlines.
• Lead and facilitate proposal kickoff meetings, daily progress checks, and team reviews.
• Coordinate and compile technical, commercial, execution, and safety content from subject matter experts across operations and functional support teams.
• Write, edit, and structure proposal narratives to effectively communicate execution strategies, differentiators, risk mitigation approaches, and value propositions.
• Ensure proposals meet corporate quality standards, align with execution capabilities, and are submitted on time.
• Maintain proposal schedules and manage workflows for multi-disciplinary contributors under tight deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement by maintaining proposal templates, archiving submissions, and conducting lessons learned sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in proposal development or technical writing for engineering, construction, or industrial services firms.
• Strong knowledge of the proposal development lifecycle, including response strategy, compliance, formatting, and submission logistics.
• Familiarity with construction execution strategies, estimating principles, and operational terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting proposals for DOE, DOD, or commercial nuclear facilities.
• Understanding of project controls, schedule narratives, and cost estimate integration.
• APMP certification or proposal process training.
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, or other collaborative proposal tools.

Additional Information

Will consider remote if necessary.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other