Pursuit Manager
Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, KS, United States
Opportunity
Infrastructure Advisory Pursuit Manager plays a critical role in managing (preparing, assembling, reviewing, and submitting) responses to Request for Proposals (RFP). In this role, you will work with leaders across Infrastructure Advisory and Black & Veatch to drive accelerated new business growth.
While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred location is Phoenix, Kansas City, Houston, Charlotte, Tampa, Tualatin, Dallas, or Atlanta. Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
This role goes beyond proposal coordination. You will influence how we position solutions, price risk, navigate governance, and ultimately decide how and where we compete. If you enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, execution, and leadership, this role offers visibility, variety, and impact.
Responsible for the management (preparation, assembly, review, and submission) of responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with governance.
Coordinate the development of pursuit execution plans and division of responsibilities.
Lead coordination and facilitation of pursuit bid
o-bid and bid approval steps in accordance with governance requirements.
Lead facilitation of legal, insurance, finance, tax, treasury, and security reviews.
Support development and review of cost estimates and rate sheets, and commercial terms in collaboration with Project Directors and Project Managers.
Lead or facilitate scope, cost, commercial, and risk reviews, including documentation of assumptions, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Provide training to pursuit team and non-pursuit team members regarding proposal related tooling and processes.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of pursuit documentation and cost estimates to support successful project delivery post-award.
Facilitate risk determination/mitigation and leadership approval discussions.
Monitor and manage pursuit team expenditures to align with approved budgets.
Assist in continuous improvement of pursuit governance processes, procedures and tooling.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
4+ years of engineering, project execution or technical pursuit management experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical project execution field.
Location
Preference for Phoenix, Kansas City, Houston, Charlotte, Tampa, Tualatin, Dallas, or Atlanta. Additional locations considered.
Job Grade
016
Salary Plan
PUR: Pursuits
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
EEO Statement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
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Infrastructure Advisory Pursuit Manager plays a critical role in managing (preparing, assembling, reviewing, and submitting) responses to Request for Proposals (RFP). In this role, you will work with leaders across Infrastructure Advisory and Black & Veatch to drive accelerated new business growth.
While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred location is Phoenix, Kansas City, Houston, Charlotte, Tampa, Tualatin, Dallas, or Atlanta. Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
This role goes beyond proposal coordination. You will influence how we position solutions, price risk, navigate governance, and ultimately decide how and where we compete. If you enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, execution, and leadership, this role offers visibility, variety, and impact.
Responsible for the management (preparation, assembly, review, and submission) of responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with governance.
Coordinate the development of pursuit execution plans and division of responsibilities.
Lead coordination and facilitation of pursuit bid
o-bid and bid approval steps in accordance with governance requirements.
Lead facilitation of legal, insurance, finance, tax, treasury, and security reviews.
Support development and review of cost estimates and rate sheets, and commercial terms in collaboration with Project Directors and Project Managers.
Lead or facilitate scope, cost, commercial, and risk reviews, including documentation of assumptions, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Provide training to pursuit team and non-pursuit team members regarding proposal related tooling and processes.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of pursuit documentation and cost estimates to support successful project delivery post-award.
Facilitate risk determination/mitigation and leadership approval discussions.
Monitor and manage pursuit team expenditures to align with approved budgets.
Assist in continuous improvement of pursuit governance processes, procedures and tooling.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
4+ years of engineering, project execution or technical pursuit management experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical project execution field.
Location
Preference for Phoenix, Kansas City, Houston, Charlotte, Tampa, Tualatin, Dallas, or Atlanta. Additional locations considered.
Job Grade
016
Salary Plan
PUR: Pursuits
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
EEO Statement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
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