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HB Construction

Proposal Manager

HB Construction, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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If you love turning complex technical information into clear, compelling stories that win work, this role is for you.

HB Construction is seeking a Proposal Manager who thrives in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment where precision matters, deadlines are real, and quality is non-negotiable. We want best-in-class talent to showcase our teams, our work, and the value we bring to clients. You will lead the development of proposals that represent our highest standard and position HB to win.

This role is ideal for a proposal leader who is equal parts writer, editor, strategist, and visual storyteller. Someone who can organize complexity, ask the right questions, build narratives from technical inputs, and produce proposals that are accurate, persuasive, and visually strong.

What You Will Do As Proposal Manager, you will own the end-to-end proposal process and serve as the primary driver of quality and compliance across all proposals.

Proposal Leadership and Strategy

Translate customer needs into proposal strategies that connect HB’s experience to project-specific challenges

Build strong, clear narratives that align technical content with client priorities

Lead proposal kickoff meetings, work sessions, reviews, and final production schedules

Drive momentum, hold contributors accountable, and ensure every deliverable is met on time

Writing, Editing, and Quality Control

Write and edit proposal content with a strong voice, clear structure, and zero clutter

Ensure all proposals are responsive, compliant, accurate, and error-free

Manage revisions, version control, and final formatting with obsessive attention to detail

Improve clarity, consistency, tone, and flow across all sections

Collaboration and Technical Content Development

Work across teams including estimators, preconstruction, operations, project teams, and company leadership

Interview technical experts and extract the right details to shape persuasive content

Help teams communicate complex construction solutions in a way that is client-friendly and compelling

Templates, Tools, and Proposal Infrastructure

Maintain and improve templates, boilerplate language, and proposal resources

Build and manage an organized library of resumes, project sheets, lessons learned, references, photos, and key differentiators

Establish repeatable processes that reduce scramble and increase quality

Visual Storytelling and Design

Produce visually compelling proposals using strong layout, structure, and hierarchy

Create or coordinate infographics and graphics that elevate our message and make information easy to digest

Support other marketing and business development materials as needed

Continuous Improvement

Research and implement best practices in proposals, storytelling, and AEC marketing

Apply critical thinking and challenge assumptions to improve our outputs and win strategy

What Success Looks Like

Deliver high-quality proposals that are compliant, polished, and strategically strong

Maintain calm execution under pressure and protect quality under tight deadlines

Create a consistent, credible HB voice across all submittals

Improve systems and resources that make proposal development faster and better over time

Raise the standard for writing, editing, and presentation across the organization

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who can drive excellence, not just manage tasks

3 to 5 years of proposal management experience in construction, architecture, engineering, grant writing, or related industries

Master level technical writing, editing, and storytelling skills

Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines and contributors

Comfort working directly with technical experts and company leadership

Skilled in Adobe InDesign (Photoshop and Illustrator strongly preferred)

Clear communicator with strong judgment and attention to detail

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field

Experience developing and maintaining proposal libraries, templates, and standardized processes

Strong graphic design instincts and comfort creating proposal-ready infographics

To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter and portfolio, or a link to an online portfolio showcasing relevant writing, editing, and proposal work.

Why HB Construction At HB, proposals are not paperwork. They are the story of how we solve problems and deliver results. We want best-in-class talent who can capture the strength of our people and showcase the expertise of our teams in a way that is authentic, persuasive, and polished. This role has visibility, ownership, and real impact. If you want to do meaningful work, help win projects, and join a team that values clarity, craft, and precision, we would love to meet you.

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