Water Division Proposal Lead — Accelerate Growth

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western seeks a Proposal Manager for the Water Group in Long Beach, CA. You will lead the creation of marketing deliverables, coordinate bid responses, and ensure timely, high-quality proposals.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in AEC proposal roles, strong writing and leadership skills, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers growth opportunities within a large national contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, journalism, or English.
• 5–7 years of experience in construction/architecture.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple projects.
• Strong writing and editing skills (grammar and punctuation).
• Proficient in desktop publishing and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce marketing deliverables ensuring highest quality and timeliness.
• Participate in local annual business/sales planning.
• Conduct weekly marketing meetings, track sales to ensure timely approvals.
• Ensure and enforce branding standards, including proper usage of logo.
• Oversee and manage local marketing budget.
• Hire and develop direct reports; conduct formal personnel reviews annually and assist in the development of individual career plans and goals.
• Develop internal and external presentations and facilitate interview preparation with strategic thought.
• Work with graphic designers to create project graphics and production materials and populate the graphics library.
• Cultivate talent.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Motivate others, encouraging them to increase their abilities and work ethic.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Proposal Production

Graphic Design

Proposal Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or English

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western seeks a Proposal Manager for the Water Group in Long Beach, CA. You will lead the creation of marketing deliverables, coordinate bid responses, and ensure timely, high-quality proposals.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in AEC proposal roles, strong writing and leadership skills, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers growth opportunities within a large national contractor.