Proposal Manager - Water Division

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western seeks a Proposal Manager for the Water Group in Long Beach, CA. You will lead the creation of marketing deliverables, coordinate bid responses, and ensure timely, high-quality proposals.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in AEC proposal roles, strong writing and leadership skills, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers growth opportunities within a large national contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, journalism, or English.
• 5–7 years of experience in construction/architecture.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple projects.
• Strong writing and editing skills (grammar and punctuation).
• Proficient in desktop publishing and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce marketing deliverables ensuring highest quality and timeliness.
• Participate in local annual business/sales planning.
• Conduct weekly marketing meetings, track sales to ensure timely approvals.
• Ensure and enforce branding standards, including proper usage of logo.
• Oversee and manage local marketing budget.
• Hire and develop direct reports; conduct formal personnel reviews annually and assist in the development of individual career plans and goals.
• Develop internal and external presentations and facilitate interview preparation with strategic thought.
• Work with graphic designers to create project graphics and production materials and populate the graphics library.
• Cultivate talent.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Motivate others, encouraging them to increase their abilities and work ethic.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Proposal Production

Graphic Design

Proposal Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or English

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Proposal Manager for our Water Group, in Long Beach, CA.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work


• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment


• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work


• Opportunities for growth, training, and development


• Flexibility in career path & progression


• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce marketing deliverables ensuring highest quality and timeliness


• Participate in local annual business/sales planning


• Conduct weekly marketing meeting, track sales to ensure timely approvals


• Ensure and enforce branding standards, including proper usage of logo


• Oversee and manage local marketing budget


• Hire and develop direct reports; conduct formal personnel reviews annually and assist in the development of individual career plans and goals


• Develop internal and external presentations and facilitate interview preparation with strategic thought


• Work with graphic designers to create project graphics and production materials and populate the graphics library


• Cultivate talent


• Strong leadership qualities


• Motivate others, encouraging them to increase their abilities and work ethic


• Delegate tasks to others


• Speak at meetings and perform presentations


• Compose memorandums and consult with individuals who hold leadership positions within the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or English


• 5-7 years of working experience, preferably in the construction/architecture industry


• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced, changing environment while managing multiple projects and completion dates


• Strong writing and editing skills (including grammar and punctuation)


• Understanding of AEC industry would be preferred but not required


• High proficiency in desktop publishing, presentation and other marketing related software, including Adobe Creative Suite


• Experience managing staff preferred Other skills include: Technical Writing, Editing, Proposal Production, Graphic Design, and Proposal Management

Pay Range: $89,000–$111,000 annually DOE

Division: Water

Job Category: Pursuits

Job Type: Full_time

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran