Marketing​/Proposal Development Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Business & Proposal Development Mgr position for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) organization is critical to advancing the Company's strategy of building long‑term client relationships, increasing direct engagement with end‑users, and delivering high‑quality proposals that reflect our reputation for safety, integrity, and technical excellence.

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large‑scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full‑service electrical provider, we offer industry‑leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full‑service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric's Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large‑scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. We also offer design‑build and pre‑construction services and has in‑house pre‑fabrication and AutoCAD capabilities.

• Marketing (50%)
  • Develop and implement strategies to identify and pursue new business opportunities while expanding relationships with existing clients
  • Support growth in key sectors:
    Data Centers, Water/Wastewater, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Aviation, and Aerospace
  • Lead relationship strategies to position the company as a preferred contractor
  • Collaborate with district managers and leadership to identify high‑value targets and develop pursuit strategies
  • Analyze market trends, and competitor activity to inform strategy
  • Support marketing initiatives such as client engagement communications, and event planning
  • Manage / support / perform pre‐qual submissions
• Proposal Development (50%)
  • Lead the creation of formal proposals including (A3s, RFP responses) and qualifications packages, ensuring clarity, compliance, and strategic messaging
  • Work closely with estimating, operations, and subject matter experts to refine technical content into compelling responses
  • Maintain proposal templates and coordinate with corporate marketing for design support
  • Maintain proposal repository
  • Coach technical staff for client interviews and presentations to improve confidence and clarity
  • Ensure proposals and presentations reflect company values, safety culture, and technical expertise
• Leadership and Cultural Fit
  • Embody our business philosophy of delivering fair value and fostering strong client relationships
  • Promote a safety‑first culture, proactively addressing safety concerns and partnering with GCs committed to safety
  • Demonstrate integrity, collaboration, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment
  • Contribute to the "One Sturgeon" initiative by fostering teamwork and breaking down silos between estimating and operations
  • Support community involvement and company initiatives that reflect our values
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to manage a team
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company‑designed office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry‑specific professional and ethical standards

• 5+ years of experience in business development and proposal management roles within construction or electrical contracting industry
• Experience with proposal coordination tools is a plus
• Solid experience with CRM software or equivalent

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Construction Management or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

• Excellent knowledge of construction markets and business sectors
• Working knowledge of delivery methods such as Design‑Build, Design‑Assist, Integrated Project Delivery, and other common project delivery types
• Proven ability to create and…