Proposal Manager

Dimeo Construction Company

Providence, RI

Full-Time

Job Description

Make Your Mark as a Proposal Manager at Dimeo Construction Company

Join Our Team: If you're interested in a role that values collaboration, flexibility, creativity, and continuous learning, apply now to become a key member of our growing business development and marketing team!

As a Proposal Manager, you'll be vital in our marketing and business development efforts. You'll work closely with project operations teams to craft compelling qualification statements and proposals. Your writing, editing, content layout, planning, time management skills, and attention to detail will be essential in our fast-paced environment where meeting deadlines is paramount.

What Awaits You:

Collaborative Excellence: Work closely with high-performing teams to create compelling proposals that resonate with clients and secure new business.
Fast-paced growth: Thrive in an environment that values quick thinking and agility.
Innovation: Your creativity and insight will contribute to our culture of continuous improvement.

Your Impact:

Drive Success: Your contributions will directly influence our company’s growth.
Shape Our Future: You’ll help execute our business development strategy with each proposal.

Why Choose Dimeo?

A Culture of Growth: We’re committed to providing continuous opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Strengths-Based Organization: We celebrate what makes you unique, focusing on your strengths to contribute to our collective success.
Impactful Work: Your work will shape our trajectory, allowing you to contribute to a legacy of excellence.

Requirements

Proposal Development:

Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, from initial request for proposal (RFP) analysis to final submission.

Gather information from subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to create well-structured and persuasive proposals.

Ensure compliance with RFP requirements, formatting guidelines, and submission deadlines.

Project Management:

Create project timelines, allocate resources, and manage proposal schedules.

Coordinate proposal team members, including writers, graphic designers, and technical experts.

Monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and proactively address challenges.

Content Creation:

Write and edit proposal content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with the company’s messaging.

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to incorporate technical details into proposals.

Develop project collateral in collaboration with our marketing team.

Quality Assurance:

Conduct thorough reviews of proposal drafts to identify errors, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.

Implement best practices for proposal writing, including tone, style, and branding.

Proofread and edit content for accuracy and coherence.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Work closely with business development, marketing, and technical teams to gather relevant information.

Facilitate proposal kickoff meetings and regular status updates.

Address feedback from internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge Management:

Maintain a repository of proposal templates, content, and reusable materials.

Continuously improve proposal processes based on lessons learned and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Proven experience in proposal management, preferably in an A/E/C environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign.
Familiarity with proposal automation tools or CRM (e.g., Unanet, Salesforce) is a plus.

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