We are currently seeking a highly motivated Proposal Manager to join the firms award-winning marketing team in our Richmond Virginia office. The Proposal Manager will lead the proposal development process for complex pursuits ensuring the creation of compliant compelling and high-quality deliverables that differentiate Timmons Group in the marketplace. This role does not include direct people management but requires strong leadership in coordinating resources setting strategy and driving proposal excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Proposal Leadership:
- Manage the end-to-end development of proposals task orders and qualifications packages for strategic pursuits.
- Set overall content strategy and maintain decision-making authority for proposal structure and messaging.
- Facilitate proposal kick-off meetings milestone reviews and color team reviews (pink red gold) to ensure quality and compliance.
- Lead strategy-driven workshops (storyboarding writers workshops) to craft compelling narratives and win themes.
Process & Compliance:
- Analyze solicitation documents to develop compliance matrices annotated outlines and schedules.
- Ensure all deliverables meet solicitation requirements and internal quality standards.
- Establish production schedules and resource plans to deliver proposals on time.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with capture teams to guide proposal efforts through the pursuit lifecycle.
- Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to integrate technical content into a persuasive narrative.
- Coordinate with graphics and desktop publishing teams to create visually engaging templates and layouts.
Content Development:
- Write and edit non-technical sections such as executive summaries cover letters team qualifications and management plans.
- Maintain and leverage Timmons Groups content repositories to reuse and adapt successful past materials.
Continuous Improvement:
- Facilitate lessons learned sessions and recommend updates to processes templates and tools.
- Drive initiatives to improve efficiency and win rates across the organization.
Data & Tracking:
- Monitor leads and manage opportunity tracking in Vantagepoint.
- Maintain accurate records of proposal activity and content.
Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
- At least 10 years of experience in the AEC industry with in-depth knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) experience managing VDOT pursuitsincluding Design-Build projectsand proficiency in preparing SF330 and AE1-6 forms.
- Proven ability to lead complex proposal efforts with minimal oversight.
- Exceptional writing editing and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign) and Vantagepoint.
- Familiarity with FAR and contract terms is a plus.
- Active involvement in the AEC community and established industry relationships preferred.
- Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Why Timmons Group
Were known for our winning culture collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence. If youre a strategic thinker who loves to lead inspire and winthis is the place for you.
Additional Information :
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for high energy creative flexible patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our companys Vision Mission and Shared Values.
Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or protected Veteran status.
Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a Best Firm to Work For by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast we provide civil engineering environmental economic development GIS/geospatial technology landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Records (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources technology and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information visit .
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Proposal Manager to join the firms award-winning marketing team in our Richmond Virginia office. The Proposal Manager will lead the proposal development process for complex pursuits ensuring the creation of compliant compelling and high-quality deliverable...
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Proposal Manager to join the firms award-winning marketing team in our Richmond Virginia office. The Proposal Manager will lead the proposal development process for complex pursuits ensuring the creation of compliant compelling and high-quality deliverables that differentiate Timmons Group in the marketplace. This role does not include direct people management but requires strong leadership in coordinating resources setting strategy and driving proposal excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Proposal Leadership:
- Manage the end-to-end development of proposals task orders and qualifications packages for strategic pursuits.
- Set overall content strategy and maintain decision-making authority for proposal structure and messaging.
- Facilitate proposal kick-off meetings milestone reviews and color team reviews (pink red gold) to ensure quality and compliance.
- Lead strategy-driven workshops (storyboarding writers workshops) to craft compelling narratives and win themes.
Process & Compliance:
- Analyze solicitation documents to develop compliance matrices annotated outlines and schedules.
- Ensure all deliverables meet solicitation requirements and internal quality standards.
- Establish production schedules and resource plans to deliver proposals on time.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with capture teams to guide proposal efforts through the pursuit lifecycle.
- Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to integrate technical content into a persuasive narrative.
- Coordinate with graphics and desktop publishing teams to create visually engaging templates and layouts.
Content Development:
- Write and edit non-technical sections such as executive summaries cover letters team qualifications and management plans.
- Maintain and leverage Timmons Groups content repositories to reuse and adapt successful past materials.
Continuous Improvement:
- Facilitate lessons learned sessions and recommend updates to processes templates and tools.
- Drive initiatives to improve efficiency and win rates across the organization.
Data & Tracking:
- Monitor leads and manage opportunity tracking in Vantagepoint.
- Maintain accurate records of proposal activity and content.
Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
- At least 10 years of experience in the AEC industry with in-depth knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) experience managing VDOT pursuitsincluding Design-Build projectsand proficiency in preparing SF330 and AE1-6 forms.
- Proven ability to lead complex proposal efforts with minimal oversight.
- Exceptional writing editing and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign) and Vantagepoint.
- Familiarity with FAR and contract terms is a plus.
- Active involvement in the AEC community and established industry relationships preferred.
- Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Why Timmons Group
Were known for our winning culture collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence. If youre a strategic thinker who loves to lead inspire and winthis is the place for you.
Additional Information :
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for high energy creative flexible patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our companys Vision Mission and Shared Values.
Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or protected Veteran status.
Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a Best Firm to Work For by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast we provide civil engineering environmental economic development GIS/geospatial technology landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Records (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources technology and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information visit .
#LI-KH1
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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