Proposal Manager

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,500 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with matching

Job summary

Snøhetta seeks a Proposal Manager to lead efforts in bidding for new business in New York. The role involves crafting high-quality proposals, managing marketing activities, and collaborating with global teams to showcase the firm’s projects.

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. A robust benefits package including over 40 days of PTO enhances this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marketing experience, preferably 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in architecture or related fields preferred.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and effective in managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal process and manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborate with leadership to align marketing efforts with business goals.
• Develop marketing content and maintain updated marketing assets.

Skills

Marketing experience

Strong writing skills

Adobe Creative Suite expertise

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

CRM systems

Job description

Company information

Snøhetta is an international, interdisciplinary architecture and landscape architecture firm with studios worldwide. The US office is working on architectural, interior, and landscape projects associated with libraries, performance spaces, master plans, academia, museums, park planning, and public plazas throughout the Americas.

Summary

Snøhetta is seeking a Proposal Manager to join its team in New York. The Proposal Manager will lead the efforts to help win new business for Snøhetta in the Americas by crafting high-quality responses to public and private Requests for Proposals (RFP), award submissions, lecture and presentation opportunities, among other pursuits.

The Proposal Manager is part of the Business Strategy and Communications Team working to win new work in highly competitive markets for design and related services in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, interiors, branding and product design. The role works to develop market-specific materials within the global Snøhetta framework. The Proposal Manager reports to the firm’s Director of Business Strategy and Partnerships and contributes to the realization of the firm’s professional and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The Proposal Manager is responsible for managing and executing a wide range of marketing activities that promote Snøhetta’s US brand, support business development goals, and showcase the firm’s projects. This position plays a key leadership role within the Business Development Team, working cross-functionally with project leadership, design staff, executives, and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of strategic, high-quality content and marketing materials. The Proposal Manager will collaborate with our global studios to facilitate the production of quality marketing materials.

The key work focus of the Proposal Manager position includes, but is not limited to:

• Collaborate with leadership to align marketing efforts with firm-wide strategic goals and business development initiatives
• Lead the proposal process and serve as the main point of contact for internal staff. Ensure timely and high-quality writing, layout, and graphic design.
• Manage multiple proposal deadlines and coordinate the various proposal contributors and deliverables
• Work with architects, landscape architects, and interior architects to draft design approach statements
• Generate, edit, and disseminate graphic and media content, including content needed to support marketing/business development efforts
• Coordinate consultant teams and provide input on internal team structure
• Gather relevant information, analysis, and reporting related to the work of the business development function and its interactions (e.g., market conditions/trends, clients, etc.)
• Manage the development of marketing content such as presentations, project narratives, employee bios, and award submissions
• Ensure the library of marketing assets, including templates, resumes, project sheets, and photography, is maintained and updated regularly
• Liaise and coordinate with Snøhetta’s Oslo team on various marketing-related efforts

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of marketing experience, preferably with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction or related design firm preferred
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency with full Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office 365, and marketing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) is required.
• Experience with CRM, proposal management systems, or digital asset management tools is a plus.

Relationships

The Proposal Manager reports to the firm’s Director of Business Strategy and Partnerships and contributes to the realization of the firm’s professional and business objectives. This role works closely with the Executive Team, studio Directors, and members of each design discipline, and will oversee the Communications Coordinator.

Snøhetta Culture & Benefits

All positions at Snøhetta, regardless of level or discipline, expect a person to be a good citizen of the firm who contributes to a positive, inclusive organizational culture. By joining Snøhetta, you will become part of a unique, exciting, and highly competent environment that enjoys producing excellent work and appreciates a good laugh and having fun together.

We offer

• A multidisciplinary and innovative work environment
• Discussions and activities both at work and after office hours
• Great colleagues who care about each other and their work

Our robust benefits package is available to full-time employees and is centered on finding balance, well-being, and fulfillment at work and home. Some of the ones we’re most excited about are:

• Generous Paid Time Off to rest and recharge throughout the year. Over 40 days of PTO (vacation, sick, holidays and professional development). Plus floating holidays to take time reflecting one’s culture, background, and identity. Our office closes from Christmas to New Year’s Day, so everyone in the studio can unplug.
• Growth and career development are fostered through our formal Mentorship Program, support for licensure, an educational stipend, and monthly knowledge-sharing events.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, including a fully funded medical reimbursement program and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to cover additional health expenses.
• Family support benefits, including company-paid parental leaves and return-to-work plans. Dependent Care FSAs for school-aged children or elder relatives. NY Paid Family Leaves to care for loved ones in need.
• 401k plan with matching and steady vesting schedule. Company-paid life insurance with the option to top up. Annual discretionary bonus at year-end.
• Connect with colleagues informally through lunch breaks, meet-ups in the kitchen with snacks, coffee or other tasty beverages. Or, take advantage of year-round Half-Day Fridays and plan an outing with others.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is between $94,500 and $105,000 based on relevant work experience for the position.