Proposal Manager

The Hagerman Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Accommodations

Annual Incentive

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days of Paid Time-off

Affordable Medical, Prescription, DENT

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Program (with company

Summer Hours

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Employee-paid Life and AD&D

Continuing Education Opportunities

Support for Volunteer Work

Growth opportunities - Career Pathing

The Hagerman Institute - Customized L&

Thriving Collaborative Culture

Generous Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Maternity Leave

Job summary

The Hagerman Group is seeking a strategic Proposal Manager to lead the pursuit process from kickoff to submission. You will guide proposal strategy, shape compelling content, coordinate teams, and deliver high-quality proposals and presentations to win work.

Based in Fort Wayne or another Hagerman office (Fishers, IN or Louisville, KY), you will collaborate with operations and leadership to tell Hagerman's story, translate technical details for clients, and maintain brand-consistent materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years experience managing proposals, qualifications, presentations, and pursuit strategies.
• Strong writing, editing, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience within the A/E/C industry and knowledge of the RFP/RFQ process preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and content management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Winning Pursuits
• Shape the Hagerman Story
• Drive Quality & Brand Excellence
• Build Relationships & Represent Hagerman

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Exceptional Writing Skills

Organization and Execution

Attention to Detail

Curiosity and Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Content management tools

Job description

The Hagerman Group

Proposal Manager

510 W Washington Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Who is Hagerman?

Since 1908 The Hagerman Family has built trust and earned confidence as leaders in diverse markets of the construction industry. We are a construction solution provider.

Location:This position will be located at one of our Hagerman Offices (Fishers IN, Fort Wayne IN, or Louisville KY). This is not a remote position.

Job Summary:

Hagerman is looking for a strategic thinker, persuasive writer, and project orchestrator who thrives on turning opportunities into wins.

As our Proposal Manager, you'll lead the pursuit process from kickoff to submission, guiding proposal strategy, shaping compelling content, coordinating teams, and delivering high-quality proposals and presentations that help win work. You'll collaborate with leaders across the company to tell the Hagerman story, showcase our expertise, and position our teams for success.

What You'll Do:

Lead Winning Pursuits

• Manage qualifications, proposals, and interview presentations from strategy through submission.
• Develop win themes, response strategies, and compelling content that differentiates Hagerman.
• Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Guide pursuit teams through the proposal process and keep everyone focused on the end goal.

Shape the Hagerman Story

• Gather project stories and success narratives from teams across the company.
• Write, edit, and refine content for proposals, presentations, case studies, brochures, and marketing materials.
• Translate technical information into clear, client-focused messaging.
• Support award submissions, project profiles, market overviews, and thought leadership content.

Drive Quality & Brand Excellence

• Lead design, layout, production, and final quality reviews.
• Maintain and enhance marketing resources, project information, resumes, and proposal content libraries.
• Ensure all materials align with Hagerman's brand standards and visual identity.
• Coordinate project photography and other marketing assets that strengthen our story.

Build Relationships & Represent Hagerman

• Collaborate with operations, business development, and leadership teams across the company.
• Partner with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Hagerman at industry events, associations, and business development functions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the pursuit process.

What We Need You to Bring

• Strategic Thinking – You can see the big picture and develop winning approaches.
• Exceptional Writing Skills – You know how to communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact.
• Organization and Execution – You excel at managing multiple deadlines and moving projects forward.
• Attention to Detail – You catch the details others miss and take pride in delivering polished work.
• Curiosity and Initiative – You continuously look for ways to improve processes, content, and results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years experience managing proposals, qualifications, presentations, and pursuit strategies.
• Strong writing, editing, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience within the A/E/C industry and knowledge of the RFP/RFQ process preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and content management tools.

What Success Looks Like:

• Pursuits are organized, strategic, and consistently delivered on time.
• Proposal and interview content clearly communicates Hagerman's value and strengths.
• Teams trust you to lead the pursuit process and bring out the best in contributors.
• Marketing content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with the Hagerman brand.
• Your efforts contribute to stronger client relationships and increased win rates.

When you join Hagerman,you will help build the future, so it only makes sense that we invest in you.Hagerman’s complete benefits package for regular, full-time employees includes:

• Relocation Accommodations
• Annual Incentive
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days of Paid Time-off
• Affordable Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Program (with company match)
• Summer Hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Support for Volunteer Work
• Growth opportunities - Career Pathing Program!
• The Hagerman Institute - Customized Learning & Development
• Thriving Collaborative Culture
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Maternity Leave

This position could be assigned to work on a school project in Indiana. Per Indiana law, certain convictions, offenses, or child welfare interactions may disqualify an individual from working in or around a school setting.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.