Proposal Manager I

GHD; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Proposal Manager based in Baton Rouge, LA, to support pursuit and proposal activities, driving the completion of persuasive proposals and coordinating with teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in proposal development for engineering or professional services, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Adobe tools. The position offers a hybrid work model, contributing to crucial project wins and enhancing collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience coordinating and writing technical proposals.
• Understanding of marketing techniques (layout, graphics, strategy-to-win).
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Adobe tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing persuasive proposals and presentations.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with content providers.
• Review RFPs and lead strategic discussions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning skills

Time-management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign)

Photoshop

Salesforce

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

GHD has an exciting opportunity for a new Proposal Manager to support pursuit and proposal activities and the development and implementation of pursuit plans and strategy. This role can be based at any of our central offices with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion of persuasive proposals, marketing collateral and presentations.
• Understand technical terminology, project management structure, and discipline functions by Sectors.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate groups of content providers and handle changing priorities.
• Review RFPs and participate/lead strategic win plan discussions with Project Managers and Technical Leaders.
• Coordinate and participate in proposal kick‑off meetings.
• Develop and implement the proposal template and schedule.
• Develop various sections of the Strategic Win Plan (RFP requirements and schedule).
• Facilitate color review meetings and drive content completion.
• Coordinate proposal formatting, writing, editing, and proof‑reading efforts.
• Use graphic and organizational software to create key graphics (e.g., PowerPoint).

Clients & Collaboration

• Assist the Proposal Team with BD‑related tasks to support the pre‑positioning phase with the Technical Leads.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Graphic Teams; provide graphics support for bid packages, statements of qualifications (SOQs), and requests for proposal/information/qualifications (RFQ/RFI/RFQ).
• Understand client requirements to facilitate effective proposal development.
• Coordinate effective kick‑off meetings, group status calls, ensuring activities adhere to the Strategic Win Plan.
• Demonstrate superior teamwork and willingness to help others.
• Produce compliant and competitive proposals through effective collaboration across stakeholders.
• Ensure quality content and appearance of final proposal deliverables.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Minimum three years of experience coordinating and writing technical proposals for an engineering, construction or professional services organization.
• Understanding of marketing techniques (layout, graphics, strategy‑to‑win).
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign) and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Salesforce/PowerBI.
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral.
• Negotiation, problem‑solving, planning and time‑management skills.
• Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Even‑tempered in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Consistent personal ethics: integrity, dependability, initiative, and quality.

EEO Statement (US)

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.