
Proposal Administrator
UL, Northbrook, IL, United States
Salary min: $62,000.00
Salary max: $82,000.00
Review RFPs and client requests to define scope, requirements, and proposal strategy.
Lead the development of proposal strategies in collaboration with business development, legal and contract management, technical advisory, finance, and leadership teams. Develop detailed scopes of work for technical advisory, due diligence, independent engineering and owner's engineering services.
Collaborate with subject - matter experts to develop methodologies, assumptions, and level - of - effort estimates.
Prepare pricing tables, margin calculations, commercial terms, and key proposal documentation.
Write and edit proposal content, including project understanding, approach, and team qualifications.
Manage client communication during the proposal stage, including clarifications and Q&A.
Ensure compliance with RFP submission requirements and maintain organized proposal archives.
Manage version control, document organization, and proposal templates. Develop best practices and process improvements to increase proposal efficiency and win rate.
Track outcomes and support data-driven insights on proposal performance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, renewable energy, environmental science, or a related field.
3-7 years of experience in proposal management experience, ideally in renewable energy, energy consulting, or infrastructure.
Understanding of renewable energy technologies and technical advisory services.
Strong communication, writing, organization, and stakeholder management skill
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and proposal management tools.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure.
Preferred
Experience with utility-scale renewable energy project development, due diligence, or engineering advisory.
PMP, APMP, or related certification.
Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams.
Core Competencies
Project management and deadline-driven execution
Technical writing and synthesis of complex engineering concepts
Cross-functional collaboration
Attention to detail and quality control
Strategic thinking and win-theme development
Client-focused communication
What you'll experience working for ULS
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That's where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit ? UL.com
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $62,000 to $82,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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