Proposal Management Specialist

Company Description At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization, you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well‑being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. Job Description AECOM is seeking a Proposal Management Specialist to assist in writing water business line proposals. This role will work closely with the West marketing team, business operations, and support staff to bring strong leadership, sharp compliance, skilled writing, and creativity to some of our must‑win West pursuits. The job includes leading large proposals and presentations, and supports from pre‑RFP project positioning through to interview stage, as required. This position will offer a flexible work schedule to include a combination of both office and remote work arrangements. This position can be based in Orange, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Sacramento, CA; Oakland, CA; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX. Responsibilities Providing leadership and direction for proposals, including schedules, templates, compliance, content planning, and production. Providing conceptual leadership for document design, while ensuring RFP instructions and internal brand guidelines pertaining to format, fonts, etc. are being followed. Participating in go/no‑go and greenlight analyses in compliance with delegation of authority guidelines, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposal. Facilitating pink and red team, quality reviews, and applying lessons learned to add value to proposals. Manages the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams. Writing and editing tailored executive summaries, resumes, experience, past performance, and management sections for proposals. Supporting debriefs and gathering of client feedback on proposals to ensure and demonstrate continuous improvement. Supporting special projects, as required. Qualifications BA/BS, preferably in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field plus minimum of 4 years of managing design proposals, in particular winning work for facility design‑bid‑build and design‑build pursuits or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. US Citizenship is required. APMP/SMPS certification, or demonstrated training with proposal best practices, is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of and interest in the A/E industry. Detailed knowledge of marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools. Strong working knowledge of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word), spreadsheet management (Excel), and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint), as well as desktop publishing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), graphics programs (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop). Working knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc. Understanding of CRM. Salesforce experience is a plus. Initiative, skill, and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion. Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others. Proven organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule, and lead deliverable efforts by others; and the proven ability to manage documents. Ability to meet non‑negotiable client deadlines, sometimes with very fast turnaround times. Experience demonstrating leadership qualities. Additional Information Relocation assistance is not provided for this role. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10068064 Business Line: Geography OH Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: West About AECOM At AECOM, we believe in potential. When you join a company that’s pioneering the future, your opportunities are unlimited. By connecting the largest network of professional expertise in the industry, we’re finding new approaches and better answers to the toughest challenges. And we want you to be a part of it. Every day, in dozens of markets and more than 150 countries, our employees are exploring new possibilities for a better world. If you’re interested in a career path that’s as dynamic as you are, apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr