Proposal Director

Job Description

Build Your Future with Us: Join Our Dynamic Team and Make an Impact!

The Proposal Director oversees proposal development throughout the full lifecycle for large-scale design-build and construction management projects, with a strong focus on New York City public agency construction work. This high-visibility role will collaborate closely with executive leadership, operations, technical experts, and external partners to develop winning submissions aligned with strategic growth goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage pipeline from identification through award.

Lead the planning, coordination, and development of proposals in response to RFPs, RFQs, and other procurement requests.

Facilitate kickoff meetings, strategy sessions, and color team reviews to align proposal strategy with win themes and client needs.

Develop and manage proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and content plans.

Collaborate with internal departments (technical, estimating, legal, marketing) and joint venture/partner firms to gather content and ensure unified messaging.

Draft, edit, and tailor proposal content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance.

Work with technical and business development team members to develop proposal win strategies, themes, discriminators, key messages, and value propositions.

Oversee graphics development, layout, production, and delivery logistics for timely submission.

Maintain a library of reusable proposal content, templates, resumes, and project descriptions.

Support interview and presentation preparation, including content development and coaching.

Monitor industry trends, agency procurement strategies, and competitor positioning.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

7+ years of proposal management or coordination experience in the AEC industry.

Experience leading pursuits in excess of $100M.

Demonstrated experience managing proposals for NYC public agencies (e.g., DDC, HPD, NYCHA, SCA, EDC, MTA).

Experience managing a team of proposal contributors, including writers, coordinators, graphics specialists, etc.

Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and communication skills.

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva

Familiarity with GovWin, PASSPort, and City Record Online.

Preferred Certifications:

PMP, APMP, or DBIA Associate Certification

Physical Demands:

Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.

Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.

Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package:

Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid disability and life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Collaborative and mission-driven team environment

High-visibility role with opportunities to impact strategic pursuits and firm growth

In-office schedule with opportunities for career development

Join Us: We want to hear from you if you're passionate about creating winning strategies and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. Help shape the built environment of tomorrow while growing your career today

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Full-time

Hybrid remote