Facility Services Management Inc.
Proposal Manager-Construction
Facility Services Management Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Responsible for ensuring a proposal is created effectively and within its deadline. Proposal Manager oversees Production Writers to effectively lead the assigned tasks with the Construction team in efficiently making and completing company proposals. Collaborates with other departments to write and implement proposals. May oversee and direct Writers assigned to specific Proposal and other efforts.
The primary duty of this role is
non-manual, office-based work directly related to the management and general business operations
of the organization. The position
exercises discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance , including proposal strategy, content development, compliance decisions, timelines, and coordination with senior leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Will be responsible for multiple proposals at the same time.
Reads and reviews all assigned proposal requests.
Develops technical and management strategies to meet proposal requirements.
Follows specified proposal processes and procedures.
Determines proposal requirements and coordinates with other departments for proposal input.Manages draft/final production, text, and graphics, ensuring timely delivery of proposals IAW RFP instructions.
Works directly with assigned Construction Project Manager and SMEs to prepare proposal content that is comprehensive, accurate, and professional.
Maintains quality by using consistent proposal templates; follows standards for a concise and well-written proposal, as well as Scope of Work requirements.
Writes compelling content in response to RFP, highlighting FSI’s unique benefits to meet customer goals/objectives.
Solicits and compiles team questions; monitors questions and answers responses and distributes to proposal team and partnering firms.
Formulates and creates graphics to develop compliant page layouts, covers, spines, proposal charts, and graphics.
Ensures writing is compliant with proposal criteria and instructions.
Integrates review comments from multiple sources into the proposal ensuring page count and consistency throughout.
Performs other duties as assigned; especially administrative duties related to Construction processes.
Must be able to work occasionally on nights and weekends.
Must be able to handle stressful conditions and make multiple decisions concerning job operations on a daily basis.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Associate’s degree in English, Communications (or equivalent) or minimum 5 years’ experience developing proposals or other related experience.
Construction management/background a plus; especially experience with COE and GovWin.
Proven experience as a Proposal Writer in the AEC industry construction industry. Five years of experience with design-build and construction management delivery a plus.
Excellent writing and proofreading skills, including grammar and composition.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat;
InDesign experience a must .
Strong understanding of construction terminology, methods, and industry practices a plus.
Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and meet all deadlines.
Knowledge of design-build and construction management delivery methods a plus.
Knowledge of public works functions and related requirements, with ability to write to how associated functions are accomplished. Examples include Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Utilities Plants, Carpentry, and other trades.
Strong organizational, follow through, and time management skills.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively; ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
Ability to react well under pressure in high-stressed situations; accept responsibility for own actions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse interdisciplinary team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds as needed. Must be able to work in a variety of office and fluid settings including sites in various stages of development. Must be able to work in a sitting position for 8 or more hours a day. Most work being performed on the computer, plans table and/or phone. If Remote position, must be able to travel to Clarksville by automobile and/or commercial airline for numerous days at a time (depending upon experience).
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The primary duty of this role is
non-manual, office-based work directly related to the management and general business operations
of the organization. The position
exercises discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance , including proposal strategy, content development, compliance decisions, timelines, and coordination with senior leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Will be responsible for multiple proposals at the same time.
Reads and reviews all assigned proposal requests.
Develops technical and management strategies to meet proposal requirements.
Follows specified proposal processes and procedures.
Determines proposal requirements and coordinates with other departments for proposal input.Manages draft/final production, text, and graphics, ensuring timely delivery of proposals IAW RFP instructions.
Works directly with assigned Construction Project Manager and SMEs to prepare proposal content that is comprehensive, accurate, and professional.
Maintains quality by using consistent proposal templates; follows standards for a concise and well-written proposal, as well as Scope of Work requirements.
Writes compelling content in response to RFP, highlighting FSI’s unique benefits to meet customer goals/objectives.
Solicits and compiles team questions; monitors questions and answers responses and distributes to proposal team and partnering firms.
Formulates and creates graphics to develop compliant page layouts, covers, spines, proposal charts, and graphics.
Ensures writing is compliant with proposal criteria and instructions.
Integrates review comments from multiple sources into the proposal ensuring page count and consistency throughout.
Performs other duties as assigned; especially administrative duties related to Construction processes.
Must be able to work occasionally on nights and weekends.
Must be able to handle stressful conditions and make multiple decisions concerning job operations on a daily basis.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Associate’s degree in English, Communications (or equivalent) or minimum 5 years’ experience developing proposals or other related experience.
Construction management/background a plus; especially experience with COE and GovWin.
Proven experience as a Proposal Writer in the AEC industry construction industry. Five years of experience with design-build and construction management delivery a plus.
Excellent writing and proofreading skills, including grammar and composition.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat;
InDesign experience a must .
Strong understanding of construction terminology, methods, and industry practices a plus.
Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and meet all deadlines.
Knowledge of design-build and construction management delivery methods a plus.
Knowledge of public works functions and related requirements, with ability to write to how associated functions are accomplished. Examples include Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Utilities Plants, Carpentry, and other trades.
Strong organizational, follow through, and time management skills.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively; ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
Ability to react well under pressure in high-stressed situations; accept responsibility for own actions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse interdisciplinary team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds as needed. Must be able to work in a variety of office and fluid settings including sites in various stages of development. Must be able to work in a sitting position for 8 or more hours a day. Most work being performed on the computer, plans table and/or phone. If Remote position, must be able to travel to Clarksville by automobile and/or commercial airline for numerous days at a time (depending upon experience).
#J-18808-Ljbffr