Senior Proposal Lead - Hybrid (West Region)

Aecom; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Proposal Specialist III to support the transportation business line proposals. You will lead major responses from pre-RFP positioning through interviews, collaborating with the West transportation marketing team, operations, and support staff.

The role is hybrid, with in-office requirements and remote work options in the Western Region, including Denver, CO. You will apply standard pursuit processes, manage content, and ensure bid compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in design proposal management.
• Strong proposal strategy, writing and production skills.
• Knowledge of marketing best practices and procedures.
• Proficiency with Creative Cloud including InDesign and MS Office.
• Familiarity with collaborative tools like Teams and SharePoint.
• Excellent writing, attention to detail, and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead major proposals and presentations from pre-RFP to interview.
• Coordinate with business line growth, operations and support staff.
• Ensure bid compliance, schedules, and production of deliverables.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to inform strategy.
• Provide leadership to pursuit teams on templates, content, and messaging.
• Edit resumes and past performance sections for proposals; ensure branding guidelines.

Skills

Proposal writing

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Creative Cloud (InDesign)

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Proposal Specialist III to support the transportation business line proposals. You will lead major responses from pre-RFP positioning through interviews, collaborating with the West transportation marketing team, operations, and support staff.

The role is hybrid, with in-office requirements and remote work options in the Western Region, including Denver, CO. You will apply standard pursuit processes, manage content, and ensure bid compliance.