Job Description
Bowen Collins & Associates is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout the Intermountain West. We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead and continuously improve our pursuit and proposal process.
This position is responsible for managing the development, coordination, production, and delivery of proposals, statements of qualifications (SOQs), interview materials, and other client-facing marketing documents. The Proposal Manager serves as the central coordinator for pursuit activities, working closely with project managers, associates, and principals to develop compelling, compliant, and competitive submissions.
The Proposal Manager will supervise and mentor a Marketing and Proposal Specialist and help develop the systems, tools, content libraries, and processes that support successful pursuits across the firm. While business development and client relationships remain the responsibility of our technical staff and leadership team, this position plays a critical role in helping the firm win work through exceptional proposal management, technical writing, and pursuit coordination.
Reports To: VP of Administration and Marketing
Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of marketing, proposal management, or pursuit management experience, preferably within the A/E/C industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, English, or a related field (relevant experience equally valued)
- Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Demonstrated experience leading proposal efforts from kickoff through submission
- Ability to translate technical engineering concepts into clear, client-focused messaging
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
- Experience coordinating technical staff and leadership teams without direct authority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with Deltek VantagePoint, OpenAsset, or similar CRM/database systems preferred
- Experience developing proposal templates, content libraries, and pursuit processes preferred
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior marketing staff preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Specific Duties:
Proposal Leadership and Pursuit Management
- Lead the preparation and delivery of proposals, SOQs, interview presentations, and other pursuit-related materials
- Develop proposal schedules, compliance checklists, and production plans
- Coordinate technical contributors and ensure deadlines are met
- Review solicitations and identify client requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission risks
- Facilitate proposal kickoff meetings and pursuit planning discussions
- Assist leadership and project managers with go/no-go evaluations and pursuit strategy
Technical Writing and Content Management
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technical staff to develop compelling proposal content
- Write, edit, and maintain project descriptions, resumes, boilerplate content, and qualification statements
- Maintain and improve the firm’s proposal content library
- Maintain and update SF330 forms and other government qualification documents
- Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and proposal quality
Marketing Systems and Process Improvement
- Manage marketing data and pursuit information within Deltek VantagePoint and OpenAsset
- Track proposal activity, outcomes, and key performance metrics
- Identify opportunities to improve proposal processes, templates, and workflows
- Support interview preparation and post-submittal debrief efforts
Leadership and Staff Development
- Provide day-to-day direction and mentorship to the Marketing Coordinator
- Assist with workload planning and task prioritization within the marketing department
- Support the professional development of marketing staff
What Success Looks Like:
This role will be evaluated against the following outcomes:
30 Days: Has mapped all active opportunities, owns at least one proposal process end-to-end, and has introduced themselves to every partner and associate in the company
60 Days: Has submitted at least one compliant, on-time proposal with minimal supervision; content library gaps identified and improvement plan underway
90 Days: Fully owns the proposal process; partners and associates trust the system; no missed deadlines; has proposed at least one process improvement
6 Months: Measurable improvement in submission quality and on-time performance; win/loss tracking in place; actively contributing to pursuit planning and go/no-go discussions
1 Year: Clear impact on win rate; proposal library is a genuine asset; recognized by leadership as a strategic contributor, not just an executor
Benefits Offered:
- Paid time off and Holiday pay
- Flex holiday and flex time
- Paid parental leave
- Health and Dental insurance
- EAP program
- HSA/FSA
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- Generous 401k retirement plan
- Supportive company culture
- Opportunities for growth
How To Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position by emailing us at jobs@bowencollins.com.