Proposal Manager

Dlr Group - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Proposal Manager at DLR Group is responsible for leading the pursuit process and ensuring the timely production of compliant deliverables such as statements of qualification and proposal responses. This role involves managing multiple concurrent projects, collaborating with various teams, and synthesizing complex information into compelling written content to meet client needs. The Proposal Manager will also coach teams on presentation best practices and support the firm's business development goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with little oversight.
• Inspire a multi-disciplinary pursuit team to leverage business development intelligence and develop persuasive win themes.
• Synthesize complex information streams into compelling written responses to client needs and RFP requirements.
• Edit written content from the pursuit team to match brand voice and professional style.
• Coach project team on presentation best practices to support win in an interview setting.
• Support DLR Group's shortlist and win rate goals with a strong conversion strategy and execution.
• Record discovered project and people information in the firm's database to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Develop and leverage knowledge base to inform win strategies and increase the likelihood of winning.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to produce and maintain an up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials.
• Work with graphic design teams to develop custom, on-brand visual assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint is preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading a pursuit process to win work with private clients including Fortune 500 companies and major hotel brands.
• Experience leading successful SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while expressing the DLR Group brand.
• Strong project and people management skills.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance