Proposal Manager
Craftwater, San Diego, CA, United States
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 high‑impact role influences our growth directly.
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 the team is 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 proficiency
Experience with proposal platforms (PlanetBids, BidNet, etc.)
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.
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Proposal Manager
to run point on RFPs, RFQs, and SOQs. Owning execution, driving accountability, and shaping the narrative are key to success. This high‑impact role influences our growth directly.
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 the team is 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 proficiency
Experience with proposal platforms (PlanetBids, BidNet, etc.)
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.
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