Proposal Development Manager Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

STV is seeking a dedicated Marketing Proposal Manager to join and support our Water Group. This position is designated as hybrid (3 days week/in office) and will be located in our Dallas, TX office.

This is an opportunity for anyone seeking a rewarding marketing career with an opportunity to lead/collaborate with pursuit teams, lead proposal development, and provide strategic direction in a dynamic, growing market.

In this role, you will work closely with technical staff, business development teams, and senior leadership to produce high-quality marketing materials, develop competitive proposals, and drive STV's presence in the water infrastructure industry.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with national water pursuit team and proposal coordinators for pre-RFP/Q positioning, including competitor analysis, client-stated and unstated issues, underlying objectives, and the client's needs while enhancing the Win Plan, qualifications identification and content development
• Participate in developing client plans in collaboration with client managers, business development staff, and others to evolve long-term strategic relationships with our current and future clients as well as insights into their goals and objectives
• Analyze RFQ/Ps and evaluate scope requirements for additional opportunities for teaming partners, upselling, and develop a clear responsibility outline, schedule and content readiness plan for writing assignments
• Directly develop, draft, and execute creative, strategic, high-quality submissions and presentations - from point of decision to delivery to client
  • Coordinate with teaming partners to obtain critical materials for pursuits
  • Write and tailor creative, compelling non-technical narratives in coordination with technical authors
  • Storyboard pursuits in collaboration with the graphic support staff and technical staff to develop impactful graphics, meaningful themes, and strategic messages that are evident throughout the submission
  • Lead and perform proposal production activities including document assembly, version control, schedules, and final delivery in coordination with other marketing team members
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail in ensuring a quality, compliant document by proofing/editing all aspects of submissions that meet RFQ/P requirements and STV's brand guidelines
• Coordinate independent QC review to ensure document meets department quality standards
• Facilitate development of shortlist interview presentations and client meeting materials
• Coach presenters on content development as well as presentation style and delivery
• Participate in client debriefs to ensure lessons learned are integrated into future submittals
• Work collaboratively with technical professionals and marketing team members at all levels, building trust through clear communication, realistic timelines, and respect for functional roles
• Exhibit flexibility and adaptability in support of continuous improvement initiatives, working collaboratively across teams to maintain efficient, consistent pursuit execution

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing proposal development in the A/E/C industry.
• Proven expertise in marketing for engineering and construction services, with a strong understanding of pursuit strategy, competitive positioning, and proposal best practices
• Required experience in proposal management, ideally within local water facility infrastructure projects
• Excellent writing and research skills, with the ability to tailor content to client requirements and industry-specific style guides
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage concurrent assignments under strict deadlines
• Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams, including technical staff, business development professionals, and executive leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience monitoring and managing opportunities in CRM systems
• Experience with Adobe InDesign is required; proficiency in Illustrator or other Adobe Creative Suite programs is a plus

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.