Proposal Manager

Brice Construction & Design LLCRegularAs a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.Brice Construction & Design thrives on challenging earthwork, civil construction, and marine projects that require innovative approaches. Our portfolio includes high-profile projects like saltwater mitigation efforts on major waterways and coastal protection systems that safeguard communities, giving you exposure to engineering challenges that push conventional boundaries. You'll develop problem-solving abilities and technical skills working alongside experienced pros who know how to deliver results when standard solutions won't work.Brice Construction & Design is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.As the Proposal Manager, you will work onsite in Anchorage, AK and lead the development of qualifications, technical proposals, and presentation materials for design-build and alternative delivery projects, primarily within the federal market. You will manage the full proposal lifecycle, from pre-RFP planning through development, production, and post-submittal activities. Responsibilities include facilitating proposal meetings, ensuring RFP compliance, producing high-quality documents, coordinating delivery, and supporting interview preparation. You will also contribute to marketing materials, data management, and business development efforts. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with constructors, engineers, and executives to deliver outstanding, safe, and high-quality construction solutions nationwide.* Analyze Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Requests for Proposal (RFPs); Prepare compliance matrix and proposal development schedule; work directly with the Design-Build Manager/Sponsor to identify support resources.* Collaborate with business development and operations teams to support capture planning and client intelligence gathering prior to RFP release.* Facilitate strategy sessions to create a persuasive win strategy; Convey win themes to proposal contributors for use in messaging; Gather information and perform research to support strategy development.* Leads proposal kick-off meeting with pursuit team; Creates templates for proposal deliverables; Requests and tracks status of data calls, Keeps the Design-Build Manager/Sponsor informed on progress status, schedule adherence, and quality of deliverables.* Maintain and update company qualification materials, project data, and staff resumes to ensure proposal content is current and accurate.* Uses the brand standards developed for each entity to develop the proposal branding, content design, and page layout; Develops and incorporates project-specific graphics; Maintains presentation quality for all deliverables.* Performs quality checks and content edits for RFP compliance, grammar, logic, and readability; Refines content to incorporate missing strategy elements and win themes; Facilitates effective proposal color reviews including distribution of draft materials, leading review meetings, and coordinating the draft recovery process with authors.* Ensure proposal documents comply with all internal review processes, brand guidelines, and federal procurement requirements.* Manages final QC, assembly and delivery of the printed and electronic submittals by established deadlines; Maintains proposal files, including appropriate archiving and storage.* Track and report proposal metrics (win/loss data, feedback, lessons learned) to inform future improvements and business development strategies.* Coordinates with the Design-Build Manager/Sponsor to develop interview preparation plan and schedule; Creates presentation materials (boards, PowerPoint presentations, placemats, leave behinds, name tags, etc.); Facilitates preparation and practice meetings; Coaches speakers through presentation and Q&A practice.* Support development of marketing collateral and pursuit materials outside of formal proposals, including capability statements and client presentations, as needed.* Prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent assignments to deliver materials that clearly communicate defined messages, quality, and branding, while meeting production and delivery deadlines.* Attend professional and trade conferences as workload allows to develop and nurture network of potential professional teaming partners and alliances within the industry.* Stay abreast of new and current trends by attending industry programs* Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.* Perform other duties as directed.**Supervisory Responsibilities:**This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, this is a leadership position and includes the occasional role to mentor and coach our cross-functional team to meet proposal objectives.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities****:*** Strategic and critical thinking; strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.* Highly organized with strong time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven A/E/C environment.* Works well under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.* Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize one’s own work schedule and deliverables.* Ability to focus people, communicate proposal concepts clearly, and help team members understand responsibilities.* Ability to lead and facilitate collaborative proposal processes across departments and with partners/subconsultants.* Ability to be proactive in data collection and identify areas needing support early in the process.* Ability to adapt to change and manage shifting priorities effectively.* Ability to interpret complex RFP/RFQ requirements and ensure full compliance.* Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign for proposal layout and production.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Teams/SharePoint.* Working knowledge of CRM systems, digital collaboration tools, and graphic design software.* Knowledge of software and technologies for developing client presentations and communications.* Understanding of SOQ/proposal production, including digital submission, printing, and binding.* Understanding of basic business development principles and the go/no-go process.* Basic knowledge of A/E/C industry terminology and practices.* Familiarity with federal procurement processes, including RFP/RFI/Sources Sought preparation.* Experience using database systems for maintaining project, personnel, and corporate data.* Understanding of branding and visual identity standards in proposal design.* Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.* Excellent written, verbal, digital, and presentation communication skills.* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management, subcontractors, and vendors.* Passionate #J-18808-Ljbffr