Proposal Manager (AEC firm)

Evergreen Talent Partners; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Talent Partners is seeking an Experienced Proposal Manager in Oakland, CA, hybrid role. Lead complex pursuits, coordinate cross-functional teams and translate engineering solutions into compelling proposals.

You will shape win strategies, drive process improvements and ensure on-time, high-quality submissions. Strong writing and stakeholder influence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proposal management experience.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and develop proposal strategy.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
• Experience translating technical solutions into customer proposals.
• Familiarity with ESCO/engineering environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple RFPs, RFQs and strategic pursuits from qualification through submission.
• Develop proposal schedules, manage deadlines and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Partner with technical experts to translate engineering solutions into customer proposals.
• Shape win strategies by identifying customer priorities and differentiators.
• Facilitate proposal kick-offs, reviews and executive presentations.
• Drive continuous improvement across proposal processes, content libraries and branding standards.
• Ensure every submission is delivered on time and fully compliant.

Skills

Proposal management

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Loopio

Qvidian

Job description

Proposal Manager (Experienced) | AEC/Energy & Infrastructure | Oakland, CA (Hybrid – 2 days p/w)

We're partnering with a leading energy infrastructure business that's delivering complex engineering and construction projects across the public sector. As they continue to grow, they're looking for a Tenured and Experienced Proposal Manager to lead high-value pursuits and help shape the company's next phase of growth.

What you'll be doing

• Lead multiple RFPs, RFQs and strategic pursuits from qualification through submission.
• Develop proposal schedules, manage deadlines and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Partner with technical experts to translate complex engineering solutions into compelling customer proposals.
• Shape win strategies by identifying customer priorities, competitive differentiators and persuasive messaging.
• Facilitate proposal kick-offs, reviews and executive presentations.
• Drive continuous improvement across proposal processes, content libraries and branding standards.
• Ensure every submission is delivered to the highest standard—on time and fully compliant.

What we're looking for

You’ll likely bring experience from another ESCO or an Engineering, EPC, Construction, Infrastructure or AEC environment where you've managed complex, deadline-driven pursuits in Energy.

We're particularly interested in professionals who have:

• 5+ years of proposal management experience.
• A proven Project Manager able to define and lead a teamwide process
• A track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary proposals.
• Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills.
• The ability to influence engineers, business developers and senior leaders without direct authority.
• Experience developing proposal strategy; not just coordinating documents.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Responsive, Loopio, Qvidian or similar proposal management software is highly desirable.

Why consider this opportunity?

You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team where proposals are viewed as a strategic function; not simply an administrative task. You’ll have visibility across the business, work on technically challenging projects that improve infrastructure and sustainability, and play a direct role in securing some of the company's most important opportunities.

If you enjoy bringing order to complexity, thrive under pursuit deadlines and want to be recognized as a strategic partner in winning business, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

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