Proposal Manager I

GHD; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is looking for a Proposal Manager to support pursuit and proposal activities. The role involves managing multiple projects, completing persuasive proposals, and coordinating teams. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree, at least three years of experience in technical proposals, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Adobe software. This position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring 3 days in the office, and is set in Dallas, Texas.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience coordinating and writing technical proposals for an engineering, construction or professional services organization.
• Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines.
• Even-tempered in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion of persuasive proposals and marketing collateral.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate groups of content providers.
• Develop and implement proposal templates and schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Planning and time-management

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Adobe Acrobat proficiency

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud

Salesforce/PowerBI knowledge

Understanding of marketing techniques

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

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.