Proposal Manager - Utility

International Executive Service Corps; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Benefits

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Proposal Manager for the Utility Division.

You will oversee the proposal process across regions, coach the team, and ensure timely, high-quality submissions aligned with owner requirements while coordinating with estimating, project management, and field leadership. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years in proposal or marketing roles, plus strong writing, organizational, and compliance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of proposal/marketing experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong writing and editing for owner requirements.
• Interpret RFPs and bid documents effectively.
• Excellent organizational and deadline management.
• Familiarity with ISNetworld/Avetta.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor the proposal team across regions.
• Implement and standardize the Proposal Process Policy.
• Develop vision and goals for proposal submissions.
• Prepare RFP responses and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with estimating, PM, and field leadership.
• Lead timely, quality deliverables and accountability.
• Maintain prequalification, EMR, and insurance data.
• Track bid dates, pre-bid meetings, addenda, RFIs, submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Writing skills

RFP interpretation

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

ISNetworld/Avetta

CRM: Salesforce

MS Office

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Communications/Marketing/English/Construction Management

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer’s electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren’t just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role – Proposal Manager - Utility

We are looking for a Proposal Manager for our Utility Division to provide oversight, coordination, management, and technical expertise across all aspects of the MJE proposal process. This position ensures that the company’s proposals in assigned divisions are fully executed and delivered with consistency and in accordance with the company’s proposal policy and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Manage, coach, and mentor proposal department personnel and provide guidance to regional proposal personnel as needed/directed
• Implement the Proposal Process Policy throughout the MJE Utility Division and make recommendations for changes as needed to ensure consistent submissions throughout the company
• Develop a vision and goals for the proposal department that align with the organization’s goal to standardize proposal submissions as appropriate
• Prepare responses to RFPs and assist with the overall submission for proposals; interpret bid documents to ensure RFP responses are fully compliant with owner requirements
• Partner with estimating, project management, and field leadership to align proposals with the estimate, construction approach, crew availability, and schedule for electrical utility work (transmission, distribution, substation, and related infrastructure)
• Provide leadership in internal accountability for the timeliness and quality of proposal team members’ assigned deliverables
• Collaborate with safety, claims, and risk personnel to ensure client qualification systems remain up to date; maintain contractor prequalification packages, EMR and safety statistics, bonding and insurance information, and third-party qualification portals (e.g., ISNetworld, Avetta) required by utility and industrial clients
• Track and manage the proposal calendar for the Utility Division, including bid dates, mandatory pre-bid meetings and site walks, addenda, RFI deadlines, and submission methods (electronic portal, hard copy, or eBid)

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage, coach, and mentor a proposal team and provide guidance across multiple regions
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to develop, rewrite, and tailor proposal content and project descriptions to owner requirements
• Ability to interpret RFPs, bid documents, and owner requirements and translate them into compliant, well-organized submissions
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals, bid calendars, and deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail and accuracy in building compliance matrices and verifying required forms, certifications, and attachments prior to submission
• Ability to build and sustain strong working relationships with operations, estimating, project management, and field leadership
• Working knowledge of electrical utility construction (transmission, distribution, substation, and related infrastructure) preferred
• Familiarity with contractor prequalification and third-party qualification portals (e.g., ISNetworld, Avetta) and with bonding, insurance, and EMR/safety documentation
• Proficiency with a Client Relationship Management system (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Strong sense of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and standardize processes across the division
• Flexibility to provide occasional support outside of standard business hours to meet RFP deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field (e.g., Business, Communications, Marketing, English, or Construction Management)
• 7+ years of proposal, marketing, or related experience, with prior supervisory or team-leadership experience preferred

What You’ll Get

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

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