Proposal Manager, Justice + Civic

DLR Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Employee ownership

Commitment to environmental stewardship

Job summary

A leading integrated design firm is seeking a Proposal Manager for Justice Civic to manage proposals with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has extensive proposal writing experience and strong project management skills. This role supports a hybrid work model and requires eligibility to work in the US. Join a company committed to elevating human experience through design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery.
• Inspire a multi-disciplinary pursuit team to leverage business development intelligence.
• Synthesize complex information into compelling written responses.

Skills

Proposal writing

Team management

Project management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign preferred)

Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint and Teams)

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Cleveland, Ohio, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States; Omaha, Nebraska, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Overland Park, Kansas, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

We have an opening for a Proposal Manager, Justice Civic. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. This role could be based in the following cities: Cleveland, Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha, Phoenix, Riverside.

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonates with prospective clients.

Position Summary

The Proposal Manager leads the pursuit process and production of on-time, brand-standard-compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion for the firm. The Proposal Manager will lead and produce their own pursuits while delegating and coordinating the production of specific supporting content.

What you will do:

• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with little oversight.
• Inspire a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, project managers, client leaders, and creative services) to leverage business development intelligence, develop a persuasive win theme, and deliver content in support of the client’s needs.
• Synthesize complex information streams into compelling written responses to client needs and RFP requirements; edit written content from the pursuit team to match brand voice and professional style.
• Coach project team on presentation best practices to support winning in an interview setting.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win-rate goals, with a strong conversion strategy and execution.
• Support DLR Group’s ROI goals and BD framework by identifying RAMs and adhering to strong process management.
• Record discovered project and people information in the firm's database to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Develop and leverage knowledge base – including industry research, business development intelligence, firm capabilities, and market sector expertise – to inform win strategies and increase the likelihood of winning.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to maintain an up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials and to develop custom, on-brand visual assets with graphic design teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign preferred); proficient in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint and Teams); familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred).
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience leading pursuit processes for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, hotel brands, and commercial real estate developers.
• Experience leading SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with a sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail with the ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while expressing the DLR Group brand.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and propose responsive solutions.
• Strong project and people management skills, with ability to build consensus and engage senior stakeholders effectively.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is invested in our clients’ success. Our teams champion collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We pursue the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – guide us as we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Application details and forms are not included here. Interested candidates should apply through the official DLR Group careers portal.

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