Proposal Manager

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including remote work, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

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 staff

Job 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 requirements

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances 
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you 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.

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