The future you want is within reach.
At PCL we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. Were a community of builders committed to building better communities. Thats why were always looking ahead and not just to the next project or whats next in our industry.
Were also looking at whats next for you and how we can help YOU build a career youre proud of. PCL is a dynamic organization that embraces innovation and conitually looks ahread to whats next for our industry and employees.
The opportunity:
As a Proposals Manager for our Los Angeles/Glendale office youll lead the most complex and strategic pursuits for PCLs largest and fastest-growing region. Collaborating with a cross-functional team of creatives builders and executives youll play a critical role in shaping our marketing teams strategic vision and executing on creative proposals and presentations that win. Success in this role requires superior attention to detail good judgment and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. You must have experience successfully driving pursuits from go/no-go to award with the support of teams of five or more.
As the manager of the LA proposal team youll be responsible for managing the entire pursuit process from start to finish including project planning scheduling budgeting and quality control. Youll ensure that all proposals are high-quality compliant and compelling helping to position PCL as a leader in the construction industry. This role requires a high level of organization communication and leadership as youll be working with a team of professionals to deliver winning proposals on time and on budget. If youre a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for problem-solving and a track record of success in proposal and/or marketing project management wed love to hear from you.
Heres how a Proposals Manager for our California Buildings district office located in Glendale CA contributes to our team:
Manage the Los Angeles marketing team and formal proposal process including pursuit prequalifications proposals presentations schedules deadlines and compliance.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to define overall pursuit strategy and vision ensuring that our proposals are composed in a clear compelling and compliant manner.
Collaborate with technical staff and writes/reviews/edits original content for clarity compliance and key messages.
Drive process improvement and long-term planning including the adoption of technologies lean methods innovations and operating procedures that foster creativity and collaboration.
Ensure that our proposal team deliverables are met troubleshooting and mobilizing resources to respond to deficiencies in the process.
Train supervise mentor and coach department staff to maximize performance and continually achieve improved service and results.
Lead or co-lead the preparation of interview strategy and presentation deliverables and manage the timely development of clear compelling customized proposals that support the win strategy.
May lead strategic initiatives.
Track analyze and report on proposal metrics sharing best practices and lessons learned.
Seek involvement in outside professional organizations that support the position enhancing your own creativity and contributing to the overall success of our team.
You want to make a big impact. You can take direction follow through and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. You ask questions prioritize decide then act.
You have worked as an AEC marketer managing the entire lifecycle of a pursuit preferable as a prime.
You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are proficient at translating analytical information into creative audience-specific copy and messaging that engages and persuades the target audience.
You are proficient in using marketing and presentation software including Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint MS Teams and OneNote)
You have experience working with technical teams and graphic designers to build creative compelling presentations and marketing collateral.
You are strategic with your time and resources. You loathe inefficiency and enjoy building workflows and strategies that foster collaboration and improve team performance.
You thrive in a dynamic collaborative deadline-driven environment.
A bachelors degree in marketing or communications is not required but is preferred.
CPSM or PMP certification is not required but preferred.
PCL is an innovative employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations careers education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age disability or veteran status.
The salary range for this position is between $115000 to $159000 per annum based on experience and qualifications.
PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary which considers your unique qualifications and experience is just one component of the robust total rewards youll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering discretionary annual performance bonus comprehensive benefits and wellness programs retirement plan plus matching and career development programs.
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Together we can build success and a better future. Lets get started!
Employee Status:Regular Full-Time
Company:PCL Construction Services Inc.
Primary Location:Glendale California Los Angeles California
Job:Proposals Manager
Requisition:9906
Required Experience:
Manager
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