Proposal Manager – CO

MWH; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Life Insurance & AD&D

Job summary

MWH Constructors is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to work onsite at our corporate office in Broomfield, CO. The role leads pursuit execution from kickoff to submission, develops compelling project content, and coordinates with BD, preconstruction, and field teams to deliver winning submittals.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of proposal leadership experience in AEC, strong writing/editing skills, and advanced MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Engineering, Graphic Design, Journalism, English or Fine Arts or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years leading proposal management and business development in AEC or professional services.
• Proven success managing full proposal lifecycle from capture through submission and interview.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign and Illustrator for compliant submissions.
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation, problem solving, presentation, planning and time management.

Responsibilities

• Leads pursuit execution from kickoff through submission.
• Attend industry conferences and engagement events as needed.
• Review RFQP documents, outline requirements, develop pursuit plans and calendars.
• Facilitate status meetings and communicate with stakeholders and partners.
• Create compelling written content and graphics to generate winning submittals.
• Collaborate with BD, preconstruction and construction staff to develop project content.
• Lead reviews and integrate feedback to strengthen deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement of processes and content.
• Ensure branding, formatting, and quality standards are met on all submissions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

InDesign

Illustrator

Teams

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World our teams are rapidly growing across the nation As a company committed to our teams well being and growth we offer a supportive work environment opportunities for advancement and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future Your expertise and ambition are valued here The work we do matters The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives betters communities and improves ecosystems If youre passionate about this we want to hear from you

About the Role

MWH is looking for an experienced Proposal Manager to work onsite from our corporate office in Broomfield CO.

Essential Functions

• Leads pursuit execution from kickoff through submission
• Attend industry conferences and engagement events as needed
• Review RFQP documents outline requirements develop pursuit production plans and create deliverable calendars in coordination with the Campaign Manager
• Facilitate status meetings and maintain effective communication across stakeholders and external partners
• Develop and produce compelling written content and creative graphical elements to generate winning submittals that meet submittal requirements and are easily reviewed by selection panels
• Work with business development preconstruction and construction staff to develop compelling project specific content
• Lead structured review processes eg color reviews and integrate feedback to strengthen deliverables
• Create innovative imagery to represent technical data or metrics organizational information project and staff information or procedural materials
• Review and edit copy for spelling grammar AP style consistency accuracy readability and branding
• Demonstrate a strong eye for quality integrity and attention to detail while taking full ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables from concept through final submission
• Drive continuous improvement of proposal processes tools and content libraries
• Mentor and develop junior staff fostering professional growth while working collaboratively and effectively with individuals of diverse personalities work styles and backgrounds

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business Engineering Graphic Design Journalism English Fine Arts or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 8 10 years of experience leading proposal management and business development efforts within engineering construction or professional services AEC industry preferred
• Proven success managing the full proposal lifecycle from pre positioning andor capture planning through submission and interview
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite Word PowerPoint Excel Teams SharePoint and Outlook
• Skilled in Adobe Acrobat Pro InDesign and Illustrator including advanced PDF creation and editing layout and graphic production formatting form development markupcomment workflows file optimization version control and preparation of compliant submission ready documents
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple concurrent pursuits priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight while maintaining high standards of quality compliance and responsiveness
• Strong written and oral communication negotiation problem solving presentation planning and time management
• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to multi task in a fast paced environment and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines
• Competitive nature and driven to continuously improve processes and content to develop winning submittals
• Passion for learning and identifying new ways to display information and improve our pursuit and marketing materials and implementing new technologies to differentiate from competitors
• Adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines

KPIs

• Develop compliant competitive and compelling proposals through effective collaboration
• Lead consistent efficient proposal meetings and status calls
• Maintain high standards for content formatting and presentation of final work products
• Complete assigned proposal tasks on time 95
• Respond to internal requests within 1 business day
• Ensure compliance with company branding and formatting standards
• Minimize document rework due to administrative errors
• Complete required training and professional development activities

Compensation

Anticipated budgeted salary for this position is at 100000 120000 a year based on experience.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical dental and vision
• 100 Company Paid Benefits Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment AD&D Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D Short Term Disability STD Long Term Disability LTD Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program includes vacation and personal time Paid Sick and Safe Leave Paid Parental Leave Program10 Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan company matching contributions up to 4
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities MWH Constructors provides single source integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods Incorporating industry leading preconstruction and construction services the Companys multi disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects including new facilities infrastructure improvement and expansion and capital construction services Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans Please note that all positions require pre employment screening including drug and background check as a condition of employment LI JB1 LI Onsite