Senior Proposal Manager

Granite Construction; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to oversee the proposal preparation process, ensuring winning proposals that align with client requirements. Candidates must possess strong technical writing skills and significant experience in proposal management, particularly in construction or engineering fields.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in technical writing and proposal preparation.
• Experience coordinating proposal personnel required.
• Desirable experience in construction or engineering proposal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise proposal preparation and ensure deadlines are met.
• Develop and implement systematic proposal preparation approach.
• Coordinate proposal processes and support on non-sponsored projects.

Skills

Technical Writing

Proposal Preparation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Similar Field

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General Summary

This position is responsible for supervising & coordinating proposal preparation personnel and process to ensure winning proposals.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Supervise & coordinate the overall preparation of proposals as assigned to ensure all deadlines are met and the proposal package is complete.
• Develop, implement, and train personnel in a systematic proposal preparation approach that fully complies with the client’s formal & informal requirements.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of information databases (resumes, images, etc.) to facilitate proposal preparation.
• Coordinate the overall proposal process as required on sponsored projects in conjunction with the Pursuit Manager to ensure timely delivery of a winning document that fully complies with the client’s formal & informal requirements.
• Support the overall proposal process on non-sponsored projects as requested to ensure the Company fulfills its obligations for the proposal in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Participate in client debriefings on both successful and unsuccessful pursuits & distribute lessons learned to improve the Company’s proposal process, systems and product.
• Lead the preparation of award applications as assigned to ensure the Company’s optimal performance.
• Coordinate the creation of client presentation materials for any meetings that may be part of the proposal process to ensure that the Company is presented in the best manner possible.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Similar Field preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• 8+ years prior professional experience in technical writing & proposal preparation required.
• Prior experience in coordinating and/or supervising proposal personnel required
• Prior experience in construction or engineering proposal preparation desirable
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to co-ordinate and manage personnel who are not direct reports through influence
• Must be able to work efficiently in both a team-based environment or independently
• Superior technical writing skills
• Highly organized
• Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well independently or in a team environment
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an unfamiliar environment
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Travel required
  
  

ID: 185961973

Our Benefits At a Glance

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range

$92,964.00 - $196,703.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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