Proposal Manager

TMG’s Proposal Manager will report to the Vice President of Business Development and support TMG’s Marketing and Business Development Department. The Proposal Manager will be responsible for coordinating and producing proposals in response to client requests, ensuring they meet company standards and client requirements, and are delivered within deadlines. The Proposal Manager must have great written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability, and attention to detail. This position will participate in proposal strategy in support of our firm’s goals and will work alongside the Senior Proposal Manager, Estimating, and senior leaders to best present our company’s qualifications to win new work.

Responsibilities

·         Coordinates the development of proposals, statements of qualifications, and prequalification submissions in                compliance with the IFB/RFP/RFQ requirements

·         Reads and comprehends IFBs, RFPs and RFQs, determines requirements and possible questions/concerns

·         Develops customized, competitive, responsive, and compliant proposal narratives

·         Creates effective graphics, charts, and diagrams for inclusion in documents

·         Performs data mining of TMG’s systems for factual project information

·         Works with senior staff and subject matter experts to develop compelling proposal content customized for                  specific client needs

·         Writes/edits specific proposal sections (e.g, Corporate Overview, Corporate Experience, Past Performance,                Resumes, etc.) where applicable

·         Submits and tracks requests for Past Performance Questionnaires to clients when required

·         Provides quality assurance on formatting and content

·         Participates in the go/no-go process, including coordinating go/no-go meetings as required

·         Conducts proposal kick-off and proposal review meetings

·         Implements brand standards across all platforms

·         Attends pre-proposal meetings when appropriate/required

·         Attends public bid-opening meetings when appropriate/required

·         Coordinates proposal requirements/data calls with teaming partners when applicable

·         Develops and maintains marketing collateral, including but not limited to project sheets, resumes,                                  presentation slides, and other marketing materials required in the production of proposals and

          qualification statements.

·         Interfaces with marketing staff and participates in weekly marketing meetings

·         Updates marketing databases

Minimum Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in the architecture/engineering/construction or related industry

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, graphic design, or a relevant field preferred.

Need to possess strong written and verbal communication, research, and proofreading skills

Must be able to work independently and with others, show initiative, and take ownership

Appreciates and enjoys bringing a high level of detail to tasks

Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines

Must be able to lift and handle 50-pound objects;

Must be fully mobile and capable of walking job sites, climbing ladders and stairs multiple times daily to inspect work, direct subcontractors and TMG’s own field forces, and assure safety and quality control;

Must have a clean driving record to facilitate getting materials from suppliers when necessary.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and MS Office Suite is necessary

Member of/involvement in SMPS and/or APMP, or similar marketing associations preferred

1  A grace period of up to six months may be allowed to obtain stated credentials.

TMG provides a mix of voluntary and company-paid health and welfare benefits, vacation, sick and holiday paid time off, a 401 (k) match, and we fully support training and professional growth.

TMG Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.