Proposal Manager
Craftwater, Pasadena, CA, United States
Own The Process That Drives Our Growth
At Craftwater, the innovative work starts with winning proposals. We’re hiring a Proposal Manager to run point on RFPs, RFQs, and SOQs. Owning execution, driving accountability, and shaping the narrative are key to success. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on our growth.
What You'll Do
Lead proposal execution from kickoff to submission across multiple pursuits
Turn complex inputs into clear, compelling narratives
Drive accountability across teams to hit deadlines without chaos
Build and improve proposal systems, templates, and workflows
Stay ahead of upcoming pursuits so we’re prepared and organized
What We’re Looking For
3–8+ years in proposals, bid management, or similar deadline-driven work
Experience with RFP/RFQ/SOQ processes
Strong writing and editing skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Ability to coordinate across teams and hold people accountable
Nice to have: AEC / Civil Engineering industry experience, InDesign/Microsoft Office, proposal platforms (PlanetBids, BidNet, etc.)
How We Work At Craftwater, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver:
We think in about the entire system by understanding the bigger picture behind every pursuit
We build real connections with teammates and clients through direct, honest collaboration
We innovate with purpose, pushing beyond standard approaches to improve outcomes
We bring tenacity and don’t settle for “good enough,” especially under pressure
We hold a high bar for excellence by creating clear, accurate, and compelling deliverables every time
If that resonates, you’ll fit right in.
Why Craftwater We’re a team that takes our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Flexible hybrid work schedule
A collaborative, low-ego environment
Real ownership and visibility into growth
Strong culture of smart, dedicated people working toward excellence
We’re doing big things and having fun doing it!
Compensation $65,000 - $120,000 a year
Benefits & Perks
Hybrid work schedule
Unlimited PTO
Concierge health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Employer 401(k) contributions + profit-sharing eligibility
Personal development & mentorship
Professional and academic conference opportunities
Employee-focused reward programs
Local sports team season tickets
We expect a high level of ownership and quality and in return, your compensation and benefits will grow alongside your performance and impact.
Apply If you want to own outcomes, not just track tasks we'd love to hear from you.
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At Craftwater, the innovative work starts with winning proposals. We’re hiring a Proposal Manager to run point on RFPs, RFQs, and SOQs. Owning execution, driving accountability, and shaping the narrative are key to success. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on our growth.
What You'll Do
Lead proposal execution from kickoff to submission across multiple pursuits
Turn complex inputs into clear, compelling narratives
Drive accountability across teams to hit deadlines without chaos
Build and improve proposal systems, templates, and workflows
Stay ahead of upcoming pursuits so we’re prepared and organized
What We’re Looking For
3–8+ years in proposals, bid management, or similar deadline-driven work
Experience with RFP/RFQ/SOQ processes
Strong writing and editing skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Ability to coordinate across teams and hold people accountable
Nice to have: AEC / Civil Engineering industry experience, InDesign/Microsoft Office, proposal platforms (PlanetBids, BidNet, etc.)
How We Work At Craftwater, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver:
We think in about the entire system by understanding the bigger picture behind every pursuit
We build real connections with teammates and clients through direct, honest collaboration
We innovate with purpose, pushing beyond standard approaches to improve outcomes
We bring tenacity and don’t settle for “good enough,” especially under pressure
We hold a high bar for excellence by creating clear, accurate, and compelling deliverables every time
If that resonates, you’ll fit right in.
Why Craftwater We’re a team that takes our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Flexible hybrid work schedule
A collaborative, low-ego environment
Real ownership and visibility into growth
Strong culture of smart, dedicated people working toward excellence
We’re doing big things and having fun doing it!
Compensation $65,000 - $120,000 a year
Benefits & Perks
Hybrid work schedule
Unlimited PTO
Concierge health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Employer 401(k) contributions + profit-sharing eligibility
Personal development & mentorship
Professional and academic conference opportunities
Employee-focused reward programs
Local sports team season tickets
We expect a high level of ownership and quality and in return, your compensation and benefits will grow alongside your performance and impact.
Apply If you want to own outcomes, not just track tasks we'd love to hear from you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr