Proposal Manager

MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking a Proposal Managerto help develop compelling proposals which describe our expertise and capabilities, effectively demonstrating why our company is best suited to lead critical and complex water/wastewater infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate must be a team-oriented individual and a creative, self-starter, who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is capable of managing multiple tasks, incorporating input from team members and efficiently guiding pursuit efforts to meet proposal deadlines. Our team delivers outstanding work and client service; we focus heavily on consistent processes, workload sharing and teamwork.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Proposal Manager on SOQs, proposals, and client deliverables, as required, collaborating with the Regional Director/Vice President, operational leads, and peer proposal professionals.
• Manage the entire proposal process from ‘cradle to completion” utilizing MWH’s proposal process. demonstrating strong leadership and coordination skills and a commitment to excellence, submitting high-quality proposals to public agencies.
• Organize and assign proposal resources; assess requirements and compliance of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs; compile proposal outlines, compliance matrices and schedules, and assign writing responsibilities; assume writing responsibilities; and direct and manage proposal reviews to meet submittal deadlines.
• Facilitate strategy and messaging workshops; oversee content messaging and collaborate and create professional-grade visuals for proposals and SOQs.
• Manage and provide guidance to proposal teams, including other marketing personnel, consultants, graphic design personnel, and technical and non-technical writers from throughout the MWH Constructors organization.
• Manage and coordinate a variety of proposals, SOQs, presentations, sales information and deliverable task.
• Collaborate with and interview executives, engineers, construction managers, legal, designers, and others to secure information for various writing assignments.
• Work with Director/Vice President, Regional Manager(s) and peer proposal professionals to identify, categorize, organize and monitor strategic pursuits and coordinate marketing resources accordingly on a consistent and orderly basis.
• Support marketing presentations for proposal follow-up and/or other sales purposes including interviews and other collateral.
• Support the development of internal presentations for BD reporting and business group information sharing.
• Support external marketing initiatives, as assigned, including awards applications and conference participation.
• Research and compile information from a variety of databases and data sources including resumes, project descriptions and boilerplate.
• Continually manage, develop, and maintain internal marketing data including resumes, project descriptions, graphics, and templates. Marketing material to be updated at a minimum every quarter.
• Help ensure proposals are tracked in the company’s CRM system Salesforce.
• Assist with editing and proofreading, as necessary.
• Assist with archiving proposal elements and company data.
• Assist with updating corporate sales/knowledge management system.
• Manage and assist with coordination of subconsultant firms and teaming partners for pursuits.
• Work in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Actively participate and integrate into one or several industry-leading associations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in journalism, communications, English, business marketing or applicable technical/scientific discipline.
• A minimum of five to seven years of proposal management experience.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills to develop sales-focused documents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team setting, adhering to prescribed department processes.
• Must have excellent writing skills and be detail oriented.
• Excellent organization, project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Self-driven with an ability to work independently alongside marketing and operational team members.
• Desire to learn, accept oversight and input from colleagues and supervisors.
• In Design Experience preferred.
• Working experience with MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop, Salesforce, and Teams.
• Ability to travel as needed: 10-20% per year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior proposal management experience in the architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry.
• Familiarity/experience with MWH Constructors’ industry (water, wastewater, environmental remediation, civil engineering/consulting, and construction/construction management related to these fields).
• Deep understanding of proposal and interview best practices.
• Possess focused/technical writing skills, specifically related to the municipal water market.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary Benefits at a Discounted Group Rate.
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time).
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.

Compensation

• The anticipated salary for this position is between $110,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience.

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment