Proposal Manager

About the Role Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long‑lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. We are seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the development of high‑quality statements of qualifications, technical proposals, and other marketing materials in pursuit of transportation and civil infrastructure projects. This is an onsite role in our Renton, WA office. Responsibilities Manage, organize, and produce winning proposals in coordination with Atkinson’s marketing and operational leaders. Build collaborative relationships with operations and design staff to facilitate team synergy and effectiveness. Lead the development of RFQ/RFP responses, including writing, editing, graphics, desktop publishing, and print production. Maintain company resource information, materials, website, and databases. Travel when necessary to assist with various pursuits and proposal efforts. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field (communications, English, journalism, marketing, or engineering) or equivalent experience. Minimum of three years of relevant and successful heavy civil construction proposal management experience. Management of heavy civil construction industry design‑build proposals with engineering and/or field construction experience a plus. Proven experience delivering large‑scale and complicated proposal efforts. Demonstrated ability to write and communicate in a clear and compelling manner, with a strong command of English grammar and editing. Ability to work in a challenging, fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while consistently producing documents of exceptional quality. Visualization, layout, and/or graphic design skills that facilitate appealing and effective communication, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office programs required. Initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness, with the ability to execute effectively. Outgoing, confident personality with proven experience leading teams. Ability to think strategically and help teams develop sound marketing, pursuit, and proposal strategies. Excellent organizational skills, ability to build relationships with team members, proficient collaboration and coordination abilities, and efficient time management when faced with multiple deadlines. Strong work ethic and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on and team‑oriented attitude. Benefits and Compensation Base salary range of $90,000 to $125,000, determined by geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. Bonus potential. Health benefits (medical and dental plans). Paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday). Retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution. Life insurance. Short and long‑term disability. Commuter benefits. Fitness reimbursement. Healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax spending plans. Tuition reimbursement. Back‑up daycare and family support benefits. Employee Assistance Program and work‑life assistance. Holiday contribution program. Equal Opportunity Employer Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Authorization to work: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis in order to be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC