Pursuit & Proposal Manager

Full Time Atlanta, GA, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $ Annually

As Pursuit & Proposal Manager at CPL you will be passionate about transforming opportunities into wins, thrive at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and business development and lead our pursuit process

In this highly visible leadership role, you'll partner with Principals, practice leaders, and marketing professionals across the firm to develop compelling pursuits, strengthen proposal performance, and mentor a talented team of coordinators.

• Lead and continuously improve pursuit, proposal, and interview preparation processes across the firm.
• Partner with Principals and practice leaders to evaluate opportunities, shape go/no-go decisions, and develop winning pursuit strategies.
• Facilitate proposal kickoff and strategy sessions that set teams up for success from day one.
• Ensure proposals and presentations are delivered on time, on brand, and with exceptional quality.
• Mentor and develop Marketing Coordinators, strengthening proposal writing, quality assurance, organization, and pursuit management capabilities.
• Manage proposal workloads and team capacity to support efficient delivery and resource planning.
• Conduct proposal and interview debriefs, capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to team members.
• Help foster a culture of collaboration, learning, accountability, and pursuit of excellence.

• 7+ years of experience in proposal management, pursuits, or AEC marketing.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with leadership, Principals, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience crafting technical proposals and leading pursuits, driving a compelling and engaging narrative.
• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring junior proposal team members.
• Experience working successfully in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week

• Healthcare for you and your family:
  Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
• FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
• Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Licensure Assistance

Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Tuition Assistance:
  You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration– working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family–celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun– not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration– contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity– doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity– seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $95,000 to $120,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid…