Proposal Manager

Craftwater; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Concierge health benefits

Employer 401(k) contributions

Profit-sharing eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Local sports team season tickets

Job summary

A leading proposal management firm located in San Diego is seeking a Proposal Manager to oversee proposal execution from kickoff to submission across various pursuits. This high-impact role requires 3 to 8 years of experience in bid management, and excellent organizational skills. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive health benefits, aiming for high levels of ownership and performance growth for employees.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years in proposals, bid management, or similar work.
• Experience with RFP/RFQ/SOQ processes.
• Highly organized and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal execution from kickoff to submission.
• Turn complex inputs into clear narratives.
• Drive accountability to meet deadlines.

Skills

Proposal execution

Writing and editing skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven work

Tools

InDesign

Microsoft Office

PlanetBids

BidNet

Job description

At Craftwater, the innovative work starts with winning proposals. We’re hiring a Proposal Manager to run point on RFPs, RFQs, and SOQs. Owning execution, driving accountability, and shaping the narrative are key to success. This high‑impact role influences our growth directly.

What You'll Do

• Lead proposal execution from kickoff to submission across multiple pursuits
• Turn complex inputs into clear, compelling narratives
• Drive accountability across teams to hit deadlines without chaos
• Build and improve proposal systems, templates, and workflows
• Stay ahead of upcoming pursuits so the team is prepared and organized

What We’re Looking For

• 3–8+ years in proposals, bid management, or similar deadline‑driven work
• Experience with RFP/RFQ/SOQ processes
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive
• Ability to coordinate across teams and hold people accountable

Nice to Have

• AEC / Civil Engineering industry experience
• InDesign/Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience with proposal platforms (PlanetBids, BidNet, etc.)

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Concierge health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer 401(k) contributions + profit‑sharing eligibility
• Personal development & mentorship
• Professional and academic conference opportunities
• Employee‑focused reward programs
• Local sports team season tickets

We expect a high level of ownership and quality and in return, your compensation and benefits will grow alongside your performance and impact.