Proposal Manager

Company Location

Armonk, NY;
Brooklyn, NY;
Northeast Region (USA)

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals for construction projects. This role coordinates cross‑functional teams— including estimating, project management, operations, and marketing—to produce high‑quality responses to RFQs, RFPs, and bids that align with the company’s strategic goals and brand standards.

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity identification through final submission
• Review RFPs/RFQs and bid documents to determine requirements, risks, and win strategies
• Develop proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices
• Coordinate input from estimating, project management, engineering, safety, and executive leadership
• Write, edit, and finalize proposal narratives, executive summaries, and technical sections
• Ensure proposals are accurate, persuasive, compliant, and delivered on time
• Maintain proposal content libraries, resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate materials
• Facilitate proposal kickoff meetings, reviews, and post‑submission debriefs
• Support interview and presentation preparation when required
• Continuously improve proposal processes, tools, and best practices
• Track proposal metrics and support go/no‑go decision making
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 2+ years of proposal management experience, preferably in the construction or AEC industry.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery methods (Design‑Build, CMAR, Design‑Bid‑Build, etc.).
• Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with InDesign is a plus.

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

An employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non‑exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The base annual salary range for this position is $75,000‑$95,000 and is eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus.

• Office setting.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is not a safety sensitive position.

Brightcore Energy is committed to a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre‑employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre‑employment drug screen. In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR §40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety‑sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions.

If an applicant/employer refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety‑sensitive functions.

We offer a variety of structured work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and field‑based assignments, aligned with organizational needs and role‑specific requirements. Work arrangements are role‑dependent, with guidelines established based on position requirements and business needs. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore’s…