What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Manager position at WILSON ENGINEERS, LLC?
Department: Marketing
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Proposal Manager
Wilson Engineers is an Arizona-based firm with over 200 professionals specializing in water and wastewater engineering and construction management services. We are committed to delivering ethical, reliable, and high-quality services to our clients through innovation, while fostering a rewarding work environment for our greatest assets—our employees.
We are seeking a full-time Proposal Manager to lead our proposal development efforts and support strategic marketing initiatives. This leadership role is based in our Tempe office and requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal management within the AEC industry.
This is an on-site position and is not hybrid or remote.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Proposal Strategy & Management
- Lead and manage the full lifecycle of proposal development, including Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), RFPs, and interview preparation.
- Collaborate with firm leadership, technical staff, and marketing team to develop win strategies, compelling content, and ensure alignment with brand standards..
- Oversee proposal deadlines, resource allocation, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Mentor and guide proposal staff, providing feedback and professional development support.
- Partner with the Marketing Manager to align proposal efforts with broader marketing and branding strategies.
- Contribute to the development of marketing collateral, digital content, and event planning.
- Analyze proposal outcomes and implement process improvements to increase win rates and efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal management within the AEC industry.
- Must have above-average experience with executing competitive RFP/RFQ proposals
- Proven leadership experience in managing proposal teams or processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Passion for high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement.
The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long-term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching.
Benefits plan offered to our full-time employees:
- Medical Plan
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus