Proposal Manager (00600)
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of winning proposals that drive our national growth strategy. You will support pursuits across diverse markets including capital improvement programs transportation energy water infrastructure government and public facilities education healthcare hospitality and private corporations. This role blends hands-on proposal leadership with strategic business development insight. You will manage the full proposal lifecycle collaborate with cross-functional teams shape pursuit strategies and ensure the delivery of persuasive high-quality proposals. Our Marketing team values initiative creativity and teamworkwe thrive on developing solutions supporting one another and driving PMAs continued success.
- Lead the full lifecycle of major proposals and qualifications submissions including competitive and multi-disciplinary pursuits.
- Collaborate with leadership to shape pursuit strategies including win themes differentiators and client-focused messaging.
- Write edit and format persuasive proposal content and executive summaries tailored to client priorities.
- Ensure proposals comply with requirements meet branding standards and pass quality reviews.
- Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams including kickoff review and debrief meetings.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal-related inquiries with internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with Operations and Client Managers to maintain and organize reusable content resumes and project sheets.
- Develop and maintain proposal tools templates and graphics to support efficient proposal delivery.
- Assist in developing presentations and preparing teams for client interviews.
- Participate in go/no-go decision processes and support market research client analysis and competitor insights.
- Monitor industry trends and professional organizations to identify relevant events and opportunities for PMA participation.
- Contribute to broader marketing initiatives including social media content creation and event support.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors degree in English Journalism Communications Marketing Business or a related field.
- 5 years of progressive proposal management experience within the A/E/C industry or related professional services required.
- Demonstrated experience leading large complex or multidisciplinary proposals.
- Strong writing editing and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel) required; experience with Adobe Pro InDesign and Photoshop is preferred.
- Experience with NetSuite OpenAsset or similar CRM/proposal management systems is desirable.
- APMP Foundation/Practitioner or CPSM certification is desirable.
- Experience with public-sector and federal proposals (e.g. DOTs GSA municipalities) a plus.
- An equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.
- The successful candidate will be placed within this salary range based on but not limited to the individuals scope of relevant experience and geographic location.
The salary rangefor this position is $78677 - $92445.
A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons including but not limited to the individuals scope of relevant experience and geographic location.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
PMA excels in the field of project management. Let our team of listeners and problem solvers work with you to provide the best project management solutions.
