Mgr II, Technical Proposals
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Summary
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who make an impact. The Technical Proposal Manager II is a pivotal position within SPX Cooling. The role leads budget development, technical support, estimating support, strategy, and proposal development for assigned projects, including global opportunities. The incumbent presents recommended strategies to project managers, directors, and executives based on each project's price level, risk, and complexity, recommending margin levels to achieve the highest feasible profitability.
Outstanding organizational, planning, project management, and communication skills are required.
Proposal Development and Leadership
- Prepare proposals for large-scale and complex projects, ensuring quality and timeliness.
- Assume accountability for deadlines and overall proposal quality.
- Delegate tasks and provide mentorship within the Sales Service Team.
- Proactively anticipate needs and take action throughout the proposal process.
Cost Estimation and Risk Management
- Provide cost estimates and recommend margin levels to upper management and the sales team.
- Communicate project cost estimates to project management.
- Manage risks related to technical, commercial, scheduling, and construction aspects.
- Support the sales team with budgetary and firm quotes.
Collaboration and Customer Engagement
- Identify customer needs by reviewing technical and commercial specifications and interacting with field sales and customers.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Field Sales, Engineering, Legal, and other relevant parties.
- Assist the field sales team with bid qualifications and provide technical and commercial information.
- 5-7 years of experience.
- Customer focused.
- Technical aptitude.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Experience with HVAC, industrial processes, or power plants, and engineering documents.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Project management experience helpful.
- Ability to draw parallels between past and potential projects for accurate estimates.
- Ability to develop proposal strategies based on subject matter expertise.
- Strong understanding of technical and commercial project variables with proactive action.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferred.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, preferred.
- Onsite office environment, Monday - Friday;
Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory probation. - Occasional work outside normal hours and exposure to noise, heat, or bad weather.
- Keyboarding/typing.
- Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper.
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
- Generous and flexible paid time off including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
- Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans.
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
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