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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.

Company Overview

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 prequal 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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Education

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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 edit proposals

• Excellent communication skills

• Solid strategic thinking skills
• Facilitation skills

• Ability to translate technical details into client-focused messaging

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Ai and prompt engineering

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary $90,000-$120,000 / year
    • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
  • ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
  • Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
  • Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
  • Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!). ​​​​​​​
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
  • Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
  • Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

  This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.

   

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.