Supervisor - Proposal Management

Blattner Energy, Inc.; Avon (MN); Remote; USD 91,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP insurance (100% employer paid for

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and Vision insurance

Education Assistance (Tuition Reim.)

Gym on site

Job summary

Blattner Energy, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor of Proposal Management to lead the proposal team from concept through client presentation. You will coordinate with estimators, writers, editors, graphic design, and business development to ensure timely, professional proposals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 3+ years of relevant experience, including leadership exposure. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of applicable experience, including 0–2 years of leadership experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the proposal team from concept to client presentation.
• Supervise Estimating Assistants and manage workload, priorities, and schedules.
• Collaborate with estimators, writers, editors, graphic design, and business development.
• Develop templates and timelines for gathering and maintaining company information.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

RFP comprehension

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFEThe Supervisor of Proposal Management is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the proposal team and the preparation of all assigned proposals, from concept through presentation to the client. This will include establishing a consistent process and working closely with estimators, writers, editors, graphic design and business development. He/she will supervise Estimating Assistants, manage assignments and collect and organize proposal content. Providing Marketing related services as needed by the business operations.STEP INTO THE ROLEReviews proposal instructions and provides recaps for team.Prepares proposals that meet objectives of proposal budget and timeline.Schedules meetings, completes outlines and tracks proposal progress.Oversees team workload, priorities and schedules to keep proposals on time and within established procedure.Assists in creating templates and timelines for gathering and maintaining company information.Assists in preparation of finished proposal (including: printing, binding and delivery to client).Maintains knowledge of approved company vendors, estimating methods as well as project execution procedures.Obtains feedback from projects to incorporate process improvements into future proposals.Ensures completed proposals are professional, cohesive and credible.Assesses, designs and delivers on marketing needs identified by the business units. Develops relationships across the business units to ensure understanding and delivery of marketing materials.Responds to marketing requests from the business units. Provides great customer service to the key players in each business unit.Assists Communications department on internal and external communications projects including social media, internal articles and graphic design, trade shows, and conferences. Provides expertise on meeting internal and external customers’ needs.Supervises Estimating Assistants, including assigning work, providing daily direction and feedback, and reviewing day-to-day performance.Displays personal and professional ethics and complies with and enforces company policies and procedures.Writes and presents proposals. Participates in business development through enhancement of existing client relationships and fostering of new client relationships.Develops and maintains good working relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors and co-workers to strengthen company position, resolves issues, solicits business and formulates estimates.Keeps informed of new technologies and processes that could lower costs and/or improve quality of work product.Attends estimating meetings as required.Performs additional assignment’s per supervisor’s direction.WHAT YOU’LL NEEDBachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience3 or more years of applicable experience, including 0-2 years of leadership experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.Ability to read and understand RFP, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Computer skills – Microsoft Suite and AdobeAbility to work accurately and quickly under pressure.Working knowledge of established proposal processes and ability to provide direction and feedback to support staff.HOW WE INVEST IN YOUCompetitive pay100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees401(k) with company matchHSA and FSA optionsDental and Vision insuranceEducation Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)Work/Life balanceEmployee/Family focused cultureGym on siteAnd more!WHO ARE WE?With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.Be a part of something bigger and join the Blattner team – Leading America to a clean energy future!Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).$91,419.00 - $132,558.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.WHO ARE WE?With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.