Technical Proposal Manager II

Socket.dev; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

SPX Technologies, within HVAC Cooling, is seeking a Technical Proposal Manager II to lead budget development, provide technical and commercial support, and drive strategic proposal efforts for complex projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, engineering, legal, and sales teams, with a focus on profitability and timely delivery. Onsite office with hybrid options after probation, and opportunities in global projects.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in proposal management or related field.
• Customer-focused with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Technical aptitude with ability to read engineering documents and drawings.
• Experience with HVAC, industrial processes, or power plants is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget development, technical support, estimating, and proposal development for assigned projects.
• Present strategies to project managers, directors, and executives based on price, risk, and complexity.
• Manage workload, delegate tasks, and mentor team members within Sales Service Team.
• Provide cost estimates and margin recommendations; communicate with management and sales teams.
• Identify customer needs by reviewing technical and commercial specifications; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Customer-focused

Technical aptitude

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The Technical Proposal Manager II is a pivotal position within SPX Cooling. The position leads budget development, technical support, estimating support, strategy and proposal development activities for assigned projects, with may include global opportunities. The incumbent must effectively present recommended strategies to the appropriate project managers, directors, and executives based on each project’s price level, risk, and complexity. The incumbent recommends margin levels that allow award of contract at highest feasible level of profitability.

The successful incumbent effectively manages a challenging workload and as needed, delegates tasks to others in supporting roles. Success in this role demands outstanding organizational, project planning, project management, and communication skills.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Proposal Development and Leadership

• Prepare proposals for large-scale and complex projects, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Assume accountability for deadlines and overall proposal quality.
• Delegate tasks to support roles and provide leadership and mentoring within the Sales Service Team.
• Proactively anticipate needs and take appropriate action throughout the proposal process.

Cost Estimation and Risk Management

• Provide cost estimates and recommend margin levels to upper management and the sales team.
• Communicate project cost estimates to project management.
• Manage risks related to technical, commercial, scheduling, and construction aspects.
• Support the sales team with budgetary and firms quotes.

Collaboration and Customer Engagement

• Identify customer needs by reviewing technical and commercial specifications and interacting with field sales and customers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Fields Sales, Engineering, Legal, and other relevant customers.
• Assist the field sales team with bid qualifications and provide technical and commercial information.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

• 5-7 years of experience.
• Customer focused.
• Technical aptitude.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Experience with HVAC, industrial processes, or power plants, as well as engineering documents, preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Proficiency in SAP desired or other ERP System.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Project management experience helpful.
• Ability to draw parallels between past and potential projects, thereby developing accurate estimates and minimizing demand for internal resources.
• Ability to develop proposal strategies based on subject matter expertise.
• Strong understanding of technical and commercial project variables with the ability to proactively initiate action based on that understanding.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferred.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period.
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
• Occasional outside environment; exposure to excessive noise, heat, or bad weather.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Occasional liftin up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.