Sr. Proposal Manager

BGE, Inc. (BGE) is a nationwide engineering consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping and highly competitive time away from work programs to include dependent care and flexible Fridays.

At BGE, we seek out challenges and apply our community-minded approach to see the big picture and uncover opportunities. We are adept at analyzing a situation, seeing it for what it can be, and delivering the right response. Through it all, we connect with customers, employees, and communities and do what we say we will do with integrity and commitment.

Job Overview

As a Senior Proposal Manager, you play a pivotal role in business development and project acquisition. Your primary responsibility is to lead and deliver winning proposals on behalf of the company. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals for clients, ensuring they adhere to procedures, timelines, and policies. Your goal is to create responsive, compliant, technically sound, and financially viable proposals.

Locations: Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Dallas, Frisco or Fort Worth, TX; Fayetteville, AR; Atlanta, GA; and Tampa, Jacksonville, Sarasota, FL depending on selected hire.

Job Description

• Lead the end-to-end proposal process, from initial submission, amendments, and final revisions to submittal. This includes:
  • Reviewing and interpreting RFP/RFQs, addressing key elements with the pursuit team
  • Facilitating win theme development and utilizing a theme-based approach for the development of proposal and presentation efforts
  • Developing and leading/driving the proposal management schedule, establishing priorities, documents, tracking team task assignments, and keeping the team accountable to internal and external deadlines
  • Initiating and leading pursuit proposal team activities and meetings
  • Scheduling and leading all color reviews
  • Developing kick-off and other meeting agendas
• Writing new text and/or tailoring existing materials, which may include interviewing staff/technical experts.
• Editing and proofreading copy for proposals, presentations, resumes, and project descriptions
• Assembles and prepares all documentation using the branding and style guidelines
  • Facilitating quality reviews
  • Driving and ensuring RFP compliance/requirements
  • Ensuring timely proposal production and delivery
• Able to manage and lead large and/or strategic pursuits and teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop RFP/bid requirements that align with customer needs
• Translate capture intelligence into compelling themes, discriminators, and bidding strategies
• Manage complex RFP projects with significant business impact
• Able to successfully manage and lead teams
• Develop and share best practices with team members to enhance the quality and efficiency
• Train or mentor junior staff

Qualifications

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related fields
• A minimum of 8 years of prior work experience in proposal management, preferably in the engineering or construction industry
• Must be experienced in successfully leading TxDOT proposals
• Able to manage multiple proposals simultaneously
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Strong proofreading, formatting, writing, and editing skills
• Excellent command of grammar and spelling
• Experience with OpenAsset and Dynamics is a plus; but not required

Required Soft Skills:

• Uses deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills to address challenges independently
• Self-motivated and works independently with limited supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented
• Comfortable in a challenging environment

Benefits

• Best work-life balance in the industry!
• Unlimited Sick Leave
• (9/80) schedule choice - have every other Friday off.
• 3% Safe Harbor contribution
• 4% 401k Match with immediate vesting
• Merit Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 9 Holidays
• Remote Work Hours Bank
• Personal time Allowances (no time deducted for Dr appointments, family care, 32-hour dependent care, etc.)
• 240 hours of Vacation carry over time.
• 0-5 years in industry 2 weeks’ vacation, 5-10 gets 3 weeks, 10+ gets 4 weeks.
• Flex time – Start from the hours of 7a – 9a
• Mentorship program
• Employee referral program for bringing great people into the BGE family

Not accepting non-resident applicants or Sponsorships. No Agencies.

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law