AEC Proposal Manager

Description

As Proposal Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, managing the firm's brand identity, and overseeing digital and content initiatives. You’ll work closely with technical staff and firm leadership to craft compelling proposals, presentations, and pursuit materials across a wide array of markets in the private and public sectors.

• Guide firmwide marketing initiatives in alignment with business development and leadership goals
• Proactively pursue and track RFQ/RFP opportunities, developing and executing winning responses in a timely manner
• Maintain and refine internal standards for marketing content, proposal quality, and brand execution
• Lead turnkey development of proposals and pursuit materials in collaboration with technical staff and principals, ensuring accuracy with project price, performance, and schedule
• Manage the firm’s CRM system to track client relationships, leads, project information, and opportunities
• Oversee firm-wide marketing strategy, content development, and brand consistency
• Supervise and mentor a small marketing team to foster a collaborative, high-performing environment

Requirements

Are you motivated by the chance to develop compelling strategies that deliver impactful results? Are you ready to take the lead on pursuits that shape a company’s future? We’re looking for an experienced and driven AEC Proposal Manager to lead proposal development and support firmwide marketing initiatives for a growing AEC firm based in Northern Virginia. This is a high-impact role central to shaping the firm’s brand, elevating proposal materials, and strengthening client relationships.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate effectively with principals, project managers, and designers.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign (and broader Creative Suite) and Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM or proposal tracking systems (e.g., Deltek Vision) a plus.
• Proven ability to translate design concepts and technical information into clear, compelling written and visual content.
• Experience developing and managing proposals, qualifications packages, and interview presentations for architecture, engineering, or design firms.
• Strong understanding of AEC marketing best practices, including positioning, pursuit strategy, and client relationship management.

Benefits

Featured Benefits

• On-Demand External Career Coach.
• Robust Professional Development Support.
• Competitive Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays.
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contributions.
• Employee medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance