Strategic Pursuits Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative, talented, passionate team to support a growing venture? Plummer is transforming the water industry by providing innovative solutions to improve the environment, advance communities, and serve others. We specialize in environmental engineering services including water reuse treatment, wastewater treatment, water quality/permitting, stormwater management, water planning, water & energy efficiency services, conveyance, construction management, and dry utility services. Plummer has been conducting business with quality and integrity for over 40 years. People are our strongest asset. We are looking for a Strategic Pursuits Manager to join our Tampa office. The Strategic Pursuits Manager will lead and support the proposal team including the creation, organization, development and production of proposals and other formally requested client and/or market-initiated information/material to professionally position Plummer within the water and telecommunications markets. Essential Functions: Leads the Plummer proposal team in response to an RFQ and RFP to produce SOQs and proposals Provides storyboarding and message development for strategic pursuits Ensures high quality proposal responses while meeting all deadlines; manages all activities of proposal writing, and manages all other proposal responsibilities as required Presents ideas to Opportunity Managers and Client Service Managers for new, creative and pertinent ideas for work products, proposals, and presentations Supports the Opportunity Managers and Client Service Managers, and the pursuit teams, in pre-positioning and other Marketing Best Practices (e.g. Brownbags) Conceptualizes, researches and produces marketing materials, promotions and presentations Writes non-technical text, and edits and proofreads all marketing communications Provides QA/QC on proposals and documents (both written and graphic-related) Responsible for timely production and quality of marketing communications Actively participates in developing content for marketing materials Works efficiently and with minimum supervision to set and meet deadlines of projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Produces, packages, and sets delivery for work products including printing, binding, and shipping Communicates effectively with all levels of staff within the company Supports other marketing needs as required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Possesses exceptional organization, grammar, proofreading and spelling abilities Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments with critical deadlines Proficient with computers and software applications, including MS Office (Word expertise especially required), Adobe InDesign and Illustrator Education & Experience: BS in Communications, English, Marketing or related degree preferred Five (5) years related professional experience, including two (2) years preparing proposals and marketing material in the AEC industry Experience reading and analyzing RFPs and RFQs, including adhering to compliance requirements Professional writing experience Location: TX, OK, CO, FL (Hybrid) Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 Meaning and Rewards: Plummer has a culture that cares for people. We are all driven by our powerful mission to improve our environment, advance communities and serve others. Our team members are always striving for technical excellence, and we enjoy collaborating to creatively solve unique challenges. Plummer provides a learning environment that fosters growth and encourages asking questions. One of the best parts of working at Plummer is knowing that at the end of the day we’ve done something positive to improve communities. Plummer also strives to create a rewarding and balanced work atmosphere with a generous benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401K with Company Match PTO, Vacation Days, and Holidays Leadership and Professional Development Programs Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Telecommuting and Flexible Work Schedules Wellness Program #J-18808-Ljbffr Plummer