Proposal Lead – Bid Manager

Role Overview

• Work as a proposal lead to coordinate with technical staff and develop RFP-compliant, competitive, and quality proposals and statements of qualification.
• Understands the AtkinsRéalis brand initiatives and business development process in marketing tools and systems and has full working knowledge of CRM tools and other information centers.
• Drives pursuit process.
• Run advanced CRM searches.
• Draft proposal assignment guide and schedule.
• Set up proposal kick-off and other pursuit milestone meetings, reviews.
• Order printing supplies as needed for proposal submission.
• Assist with storyboard discussions.
• May assist with budget tracking and schedules, alerting proposal manager of status.
• Pull resumes and project descriptions from Vision.
• May conduct research on multiple platforms so basic LLM and prompt engineering knowledge and experience of Knowledge Management System is preferred.
• Coordinate with support services (legal, accounting, HR) on administrative sections of the pursuits (e.g., forms, statistics).
• Lay out the proposal using an InDesign template.
• Coordinate all graphics through the design artists.
• Coordinates and helps produce, package, and track the proposal for delivery, ensuring that proposal submission deadlines are always achieved.
• Assist in development of PowerPoint presentations and coordinate with the graphic artists.
• Follow AtkinsRéalis USA proposal development process and use consistent set of tools, including using best practice.
• Assists with the proposal closeout process ensuring that it is complete.
• May lead less complex proposal efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or Engineering with 7 to 10 years of experience.
• Without a degree, twelve years of relevant experience, preferably supporting proposals in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering (A/E/C) industry.
• Some knowledge of the engineering industry desirable; can understand the basics and can tell whether text is addressing the solicitation requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Good command of English language is a must.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong grammar and spelling abilities.
• Self-starter, multitasker, team player, works well under pressure, and follows through on tasks, keeps the team informed of changes.
• Good attention to detail.
• Shows desire to take on responsibility.
• Computer skills required and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is required and Adobe Illustrator preferred.
• Professional registrations APMP, Shipley certification preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.