
Proposal Manager
Granite Construction, Vancouver, WA, United States
* Lead development of strategic, compliant and high-quality proposals from RFP/RFQ release through final delivery, ensuring all client requirements are met.* Plan, organize, and manage the proposal schedule, deliverables and team assignments to meet all deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.* Facilitate effective collaboration between operations, estimating, business development, design/subconsultants and other subject matter experts to develop cohesive, winning content.* Interpret solicitation documents and develop compliance matrices, outlines and response strategies tailored to each assigned pursuit.* Develop and communicate win themes, differentiators, and key messages in partnership with pursuit leadership and executive management.* Direct and oversee quality control reviews for technical accuracy, consistency and compliance prior to submission.* Lead and manage color review sessions to incorporate feedback to strengthen messaging and presentation of deliverables.* Coordinate interview preparation, including scripting, visuals, and coaching for presenters to ensure consistent alignment with proposal strategy.* Mentor and guide proposal coordinators and support staff, fostering professional growth and consistency across the proposal function.* Continuously improve proposal processes, tools, templates and best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and competitiveness.* Seven (7) years prior professional experience in technical writing and proposal preparation for architecture, engineering or construction (AEC) required.* Prior experience in coordinating and/or supervising proposal personnel required* Advanced proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)* Adanced or expert experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) required* Technical writing skills* Highly organized* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to set priorities, organize work and work in high production environment while responding to changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines* Ability to build positive relationships across teams, and maintain composure and professionalism under pressure
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