Proposal Manager – Federal, State & Local Pursuits

Role Overview

• Coordinate and prepare proposals and responses to RFIs for federal, state, and local government solicitations, ensuring full compliance and on-time delivery.
• Lead and participate in all phases of the proposal lifecycle, including go/no-go discussions, kickoff meetings, storyboarding, win strategy development, review sessions, and final production.
• Develop proposal strategies in collaboration with leadership and technical teams, translating win strategies into clear themes, value propositions, and compelling narratives.
• Self-manage proposal production, including scheduling, coordination, writing, editing, graphics integration, and final submission.
• Write and edit proposal content based on information from subject matter experts, independent research, and personal knowledge of the A/E/C and construction management industries, including project execution plans, project descriptions, resumes, and compliance responses.
• Establish priorities, schedules, and target dates to meet aggressive proposal deadlines while managing multiple simultaneous pursuits.
• Develop original content that demonstrates a thorough understanding of Procon’s personnel, projects, and market positioning within the A/E/C and CM industry.
• Ensure proposals are well-organized, persuasive, visually engaging, and fully compliant with RFP requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate proposal review sessions, incorporating feedback and ensuring quality control through proofreading and technical editing.
• Participate in the ongoing development, refinement, and maintenance of the firm’s proposal and information database.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including at least: 3 years as a Proposal Manager supporting federal, state, and/or local government solicitations, and 1 year of experience with an A/E/C-related firm.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and levels of the organization.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional proposal writing skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively communicate technical and strategic information.
• Proven ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to research, synthesize, and distill information from multiple sources into cohesive, compelling, and compliant proposal responses.
• Strong proofreading and technical editing skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings.
• Ability to accept and incorporate constructive feedback to improve work product.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working proficiency in Adobe InDesign, or the ability to learn it quickly, required.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.
• Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor