Proposal Manager

About the Role

We’re looking to add a Proposal Manager to our team in Brush, CO! In this role, you’ll lead the development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality proposals across multiple market sectors within the AEC industry. You will work closely with business development, project managers, estimators, architects, and executives to craft compelling, compliant, and strategic proposals that reflect our company’s capabilities and vision.

You’ll oversee the full proposal lifecycle, from reviewing RFP requirements to managing content, schedules, and final deliverables, ensuring every submission is polished, accurate, and positioned to win.

We are offering this position as a hybrid role, with required in-office days to support collaboration, proposal reviews, and team coordination.

What You’ll Do

• Review RFPs/RFQs to determine requirements, evaluation criteria, and strategic approach.
• Create and manage proposal schedules, deadlines, checklists, and compliance matrices.
• Lead and facilitate proposal kick-off meetings, storyboarding sessions, and content reviews.
• Write, edit, and format proposal content, including project narratives, executive summaries, resumes, and technical sections.
• Collaborate with internal teams (BD, marketing, estimating, project management, leadership) to collect and refine information.
• Maintain and update proposal assets such as boilerplate content, employee resumes, project sheets, and qualifications.
• Coordinate graphics, layout, and branding to ensure submissions are visually consistent and professional.
• Prepare and submit complete, compliant proposals and manage follow-up requests from clients.
• Track win/loss outcomes and support ongoing improvement of proposal processes and tools.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll excel in this role if you’re someone who communicates clearly, stays organized under tight deadlines, and enjoys turning technical information into persuasive messaging. You’re the type who brings structure to ambiguity, anticipates needs before others see them, and takes pride in producing work that is both accurate and visually polished.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaborating across multiple departments, and understand how thoughtful proposal strategy influences long-term success in the AEC industry, you’ll be a great fit.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

Work Experience

Required:

• 3 years of experience in the AEC industry supporting proposals, marketing, technical writing, or business development.
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting RFQs/RFPs and coordinating multi-discipline project information.

Preferred:

• Portfolio of relevant previous projects
• 5 years AEC proposal development experience with lead authorship responsibility.
• Prior experience supporting pursuit strategy or client interview preparation.

Other

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts and processes into easily understood language or visuals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, or related software.
• Familiarity with AEC terminology, proposal processes, and procurement methods.

Additional Information

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,00.00

Competitive salary based on experience.

Full benefits package offered, including health insurance, life insurance, supplementary insurance, paid time off, and retirement.

All offers of employment will be contingent on passing a mandatory background check.

Position will close 12/31/2025.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Learn More About Us

To see our past projects, values, and company culture, visit: www.buildingsbydesign.com