Proposal Manager

Job Description

For over 50 years, BGE, Inc. has provided a variety of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Land Planning/Landscape Architecture, Environmental, and Survey consulting services for public and private clients throughout Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Arizona. We help you achieve your career aspirations through thoughtful career mapping, a mentorship program, and experiences that enhance your abilities and professional development. We offer competitive health/dental/vision benefits, 401K matching and profit sharing, and flexible time-away-from-work programs such as dependent care and 9/80 schedules.

We are looking for a Proposal Manager to join BGE and work from our Houston office. As a full-time member of the company’s Marketing Team, this candidate should be experienced in AEC proposals (public) and independently manage multiple proposals regularly. This professional will operate as a partner to local leaders and technical staff. Job Overview

As a Proposal Manager, you play a key 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, and technically sound.

Experience with Adobe InDesign will be key to the requirements of the role.

Locations: Austin, Houston, Fort Worth or Frisco, Katy, and The Woodlands; depending on the selected hire.Job Description

Lead the end-to-end proposal process, from initial receipt of RFQ/SOQ/RFP to submission. This includes:

Reviewing and interpreting RFP/RFQs, addressing key elements with the pursuit team

Developing and leading the proposal management schedule, establishing priorities, tracking team task assignments, and keeping the team accountable to internal and external deadlines

Participating in identifying win themes and differentiators with the technical team

Initiating and leading pursuit proposal team activities and meetings

Scheduling and leading all color reviews

Developing kick-off and other meeting agendas

Editing and tailoring existing materials, which may include interviewing staff/technical experts

Proofreading copy for proposals, presentations, resumes, and project descriptions

Assembling and preparing all documentation using the branding and style guidelines

Facilitating quality reviews

Ensuring RFP compliance/requirements

Ensuring timely proposal production and delivery

Able to successfully manage and lead multiple pursuits and teams simultaneously

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop RFP/bid requirements that align with customer needs

Develop and share best practices with team members to enhance the quality and efficiency

Opportunity to supervise, train, and mentor junior staffJob Qualifications

Technical Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related fields

A minimum of 5 years of prior work experience in proposal management, preferably in the engineering or construction industry

Have experience with successfully leading TxDOT proposals

Must be 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:

Self-motivated and works independently with limited supervision

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize

Flexible and capable of adjusting to changing requirementsBenefits

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

Remote work hour bank

9 Holidays

Personal time Allowances (no time deducted for doctor appointments, family care, 32-hour dependent care, etc.)

240 hours 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

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 laws.

NO SPONSORSHIP

NO AGENCIES

Full-time