Proposal Manager - Marketing

LJA Engineering; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / Paid holidays

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Job summary

LJA Engineering is seeking a Proposal Manager in our Marketing department to lead proposal development, manage deadlines, and coordinate inputs across Legal, Accounting, and Marketing. This role emphasizes strong writing, team leadership, and strategic execution to win pursuits for a diverse client base.

The position requires hands-on proposal writing, staff leadership, and effective communication under tight timelines, with opportunities for growth within a 100% employee-owned firm that values

Qualifications

• AEC industry experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the marketing of professional services.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire the team.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deliverables efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical writing, proposal drafting, submittals and related marketing materials.
• Coordinate inputs across Legal, Accounting and Marketing to improve communication.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules and logs to meet deadlines.
• Guide the proposal team and delegate tasks effectively under pressure.
• Ensure proposal strategy, compliance and review processes are followed.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Verbal & written communication

Project coordination

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Marketing/Communications/Business Administration

Certifications in Proposal Management (preferred)

Tools

InDesign

Job description

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, we're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Proposal Manager at LJA in our Marketing department, you will be responsible for managing team efforts to prepare responses, submittals, and proposals, and conducting other marketing activities related to specific targets or prospects as needed. Responsible for proposal development (e.g., written, oral, demonstrations), including maintaining schedules, organizing resources, coordinating inputs and reviews, ensuring proposal strategy implementation, ensuring compliance, resolving internal team issues, and providing process leadership.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Leading the efforts on technical writing, proposal drafting, proposal submittal, interview prep, and related marketing materials
• Managing assigned staff and assisting team efforts to prepare responses
• Creating and maintaining the proposal schedule to ensure deadlines are met
• Managing Assignments on Proposal Assignments Planner
• Managing proposal opportunities, updating pursuit spreadsheets, and proposal logs for various sectors
• Serving as liaison between Legal, Accounting, and Marketing for improving marketing communication and providing representation during internal projects
• Interacting with all levels within the firm to ensure successful completion of proposals
• Managing marketing activities related to specific targets or prospects
• Writing or verbalizing the areas of expertise within the company for promotional materials, proposals, and presentations
• Guiding and motivating the proposal team, delegating tasks effectively, and managing emotions to foster a positive and productive work environment, especially under pressure.
• Addressing challenges during the proposal development process with creative and effective solutions, ensuring smooth progress even when faced with last-minute changes or gaps in information.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certifications in Proposal Management (preferred)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AEC industry experience
• 7+ years of experience in the marketing of professional services
• Advanced Proficiency in InDesign
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire the team
• The ability to multi-task and manage multiple deliverables in an efficient manner is necessary for this position

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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