Senior Proposal Manager — AEC Strategy & Storytelling

Metro Associates; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead high-value pursuits from capture through submission. You will work with practice directors, client managers, and technical teams to craft winning proposals.

The role combines strategy, storytelling, and execution, with a focus on visually compelling materials and strong client messaging. This on-site position offers significant influence on firm go-to-market initiatives.

Qualifications

• Lead the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity evaluation through submission and interview preparation.
• Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions, kickoff meetings, go/no-go conversations, and proposal planning.
• Develop win themes, proposal narratives, executive summaries, value propositions, differentiators, proof points, and client-focused messaging.
• Manage proposal schedules, assignments, quality control, compliance, and final submissions.
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content, resumes, project descriptions, and supporting materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability throughout complex pursuits.
• Support interview preparation, presentation development, coaching, pursuit process improvement, and implementation of AI-enabled proposal technologies and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity evaluation through submission and interview preparation.
• Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions, kickoff meetings, go/no-go conversations, and proposal planning.
• Develop win themes, proposal narratives, executive summaries, value propositions, differentiators, proof points, and client-focused messaging.
• Manage proposal schedules, assignments, quality control, compliance, and final submissions.
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content, resumes, project descriptions, and supporting materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability throughout complex pursuits.
• Support interview preparation, presentation development, coaching, pursuit process improvement, and implementation of AI-enabled proposal technologies and analytics.

Skills

Proposal management

Pursuit management

Strategic marketing

Executive communication

Project management

Storytelling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Business/Journalism

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Proposal tools

AI-assisted proposal platforms

Job description

Metro Associates in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead high-value pursuits from capture through submission. You will work with practice directors, client managers, and technical teams to craft winning proposals.

The role combines strategy, storytelling, and execution, with a focus on visually compelling materials and strong client messaging. This on-site position offers significant influence on firm go-to-market initiatives.