Proposals Manager – AEC; Engineering and Consulting
Listed on 2026-05-16
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Management
Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Operations Manager, Business Analyst
ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS
Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.
Position: Proposals Manager – AEC (Engineering and Consulting)
Job status: Exempt/salaried
Reports to: Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
Location: Any office location (Relocation assistance provided)
Lead proposal strategy and delivery for a growing AEC firm—elevate pursuit quality, strengthen win rates, and drive business development performance.
THE ROLEThe Proposals Manager leads the firm's proposal function, with overall responsibility for strategy, execution, and team performance across all pursuits firmwide, supporting multiple markets and offices. This role ensures delivery of high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals that clearly reflect the firm's capabilities and align with client priorities.
This position manages a team of Business Development Coordinators and partners closely with technical leaders, project managers, marketing, and firm leadership to strengthen pursuit strategy, improve win rates, and drive consistency across the business.
The successful candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented leader with deep AEC proposal experience—capable of building high-performing teams, guiding complex pursuits, and translating technical expertise into clear, client-focused messaging.
Core Responsibilities- Lead the end-to-end proposal process—from opportunity evaluation through submission, for public and private sector pursuits.
- Partner with technical and business development leaders to develop clear, client-focused messaging and win strategies.
- Facilitate key pursuit activities, including go/no-go decisions, kickoff meetings, storyboarding, and win-theme development.
- Ensure all proposals meet client requirements, are error-free, and align with brand and quality standards.
- Manage proposal schedules, assignments, and deadlines to ensure on-time delivery.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Business Development Coordinators.
- Oversee workload planning, project assignments, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Align team output with firmwide marketing strategy and brand standards.
- Develop, refine, and maintain proposal processes, templates, and content libraries.
- Partner with marketing and communications to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality across all pursuits.
- Standardize workflows and best practices to scale proposal efforts across the firm.
- Collaborate with leadership to align proposal strategy with broader business development objectives.
- Serve as a key administrator of the firm’s CRM system, ensuring accurate and consistent data management.
- Track and analyze proposal metrics, win rates, and performance trends.
- Develop reporting and insights to inform pursuit strategy, resource planning, and business development decisions.
- Promote firmwide adoption of CRM best practices and data integrity standards.
We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you’ll receive above-market pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being. Whether it’s your family, hobbies, or future goals, we’ve got you covered.
- $90,000 - $118,000 (DOE)
- Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
- Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
- 90% company paid shared health plan premiums
- Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do
- Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
- Six paid company holidays
- Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
- 401(k) matching program
- AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
- Flexible work schedule arrangements
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