Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager - Albany NY

Albany NY sits within one of New Yorks strongest public-sector consulting markets with state agencies infrastructure programs and major engineering pursuits creating a strong environment for an experienced AEC capture and proposal professional.

In this role youll help Fisher position its transportation landscape architecture energy civil/site environmental planning design and other professional services for complex pursuits. Youll work directly with Practice Directors Client Managers technical teams marketing professionals and leadership to guide opportunities from early capture through proposal submission and interview preparation.

If youre ready to take ownership of high-value pursuits and have a visible influence on how an established AEC firm competes for work this role gives you the opportunity to combine strategy storytelling visual communication and execution.

What Youll Do

• Lead the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity evaluation through submission and interview preparation.
• Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions kickoff meetings go/no-go conversations and proposal planning.
• Develop win themes proposal narratives executive summaries value propositions differentiators proof points and client-focused messaging.
• Manage proposal schedules assignments quality control compliance and final submissions.
• Write edit and refine proposal content resumes project descriptions and supporting materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability throughout complex pursuits.
• Support interview preparation presentation development coaching pursuit process improvement and implementation of AI-enabled proposal technologies and analytics.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business Journalism or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with proposal management pursuit management or strategic marketing experience within the AEC industry.
• Proven experience leading complex high-value pursuits and influencing senior technical teams.
• Strong understanding of capture strategy win themes and client-focused proposal development.
• Exceptional writing editing communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience developing highly polished visually compelling proposal and interview materials.
• Strong understanding of layout typography visual hierarchy and branded communication.
• Ability to guide visual storytelling and collaborate on graphics infographics and presentation design.
• Ability to influence teams and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Strong strategic thinking executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategy creativity storytelling and hands-on execution.
• High standards for content compliance visual communication and the overall evaluator experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CRM systems proposal tools and AI-assisted proposal platforms.

Why Join Fisher

• Shape meaningful infrastructure environmental and community outcomes through work that has visible local and regional impact.
• Grow in a collaborative culture where accessible leaders welcome ideas feedback ownership and professional development.
• Build your career through mentorship technical learning leadership opportunities and exposure to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Thrive in a flexible team-driven environment that values quality accountability work-life balance and long-term success.

Compensation Benefits

• Medical dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule generous PTO paid holidays and strong work-life balance.
• Shareholders program professional development opportunities and reimbursement supplemental benefits and employee groups focused on community inclusion and employee voice.

Location Flexibility

This role is aligned to the Albany NY market for firmwide AEC pursuit leadership multidisciplinary proposal strategy and client-focused business development support. Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Buffalo NY; Syracuse NY; Binghamton NY; Ithaca NY; Rochester NY; Canonsburg PA; or Sugar Land TX; based on project needs client alignment team growth priorities and business development opportunity.

This position is open to remote candidates; however remote work arrangements are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on the candidates experience level demonstrated qualifications and ability to perform the essential functions of the role independently.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected valued and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal state or local law.

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