Construction Proposal Manager

Construction Proposal Manager Contract-to-Hire | Construction Industry Greater New Haven area $28.00+ per hour based on experience

Are you an experienced proposal writer who knows how to turn complex project information into polished, professional, submission-ready proposals? A.R. Mazzotta is seeking a Construction Proposal Manager to take ownership of the complete bid and proposal process, from gathering project details and coordinating requirements to producing accurate, compelling final submissions. This is a hands-on role for a highly organized professional who can step in quickly, work independently, collaborate with internal teams, and keep multiple projects moving while meeting strict deadlines.

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle:
  Lead the development of bids, proposals, qualification packages, and other submission materials from initial concept through final delivery.
• Review bid requirements:
  Analyze requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), bid documents, and owner requirements to identify required information, forms, specifications, and submission deadlines.
• Gather and coordinate information:
  Work with internal teams and other project stakeholders to collect project details, qualifications, schedules, supporting documentation, and other required content.
• Write and develop proposals:
  Organize technical and project information into clear, professional, persuasive written materials tailored to each opportunity.
• Proofread and edit:
  Review all documents for accuracy, completeness, grammar, consistency, formatting, and compliance with submission requirements.
• Develop presentation materials:
  Create professional proposal layouts, graphics, charts, and other visual elements that support the written content.
• Coordinate final submissions:
  Assemble, format, quality-check, and prepare complete bid packages and proposals for on-time delivery.
• Manage competing priorities:
  Track deadlines, follow up on outstanding information, and keep multiple proposals and related projects on schedule.
• Maintain proposal resources:
  Update reusable content, project information, templates, and records within the company's CRM and document management systems.

• At least 3 years of professional proposal-writing experience, preferably in construction or a related industry.
• A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, construction management, or a related field; equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of construction industry terminology, project documentation, and bid and proposal requirements.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite, including the ability to format documents and develop professional graphics.
• Experience using an industry-specific CRM or proposal management system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and strict deadlines simultaneously.
• A proactive, self‑directed approach and the ability to jump in quickly, gather information, solve problems, and move projects forward with minimal direction.

This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a proposal professional who enjoys taking ownership, bringing information together, and producing high-quality work that helps a construction business compete for new projects. Your ability to coordinate details, communicate effectively, and deliver complete, accurate proposals will make an important contribution to the company's success.

Benefits:
We offer benefits to employees on qualifying long-term assignments:
Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, MyCTSavings Retirement Savings Plan, AAA Membership. Additional benefits and eligibility may vary by assignment.

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.