Proposal Manager (Remote or On-Site)

General Summary This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the development and delivery of high-quality and compliant proposals and presentations for public and private sector clients to expand market share and win more work for the company. Remote Work This position is eligible for remote work; however, candidates located in the Vancouver or Tri‑Cities metropolitan areas will be required to work on site. Essential Job Accountabilities Lead development of strategic, compliant and high-quality proposals from RFP/RFQ release through final delivery, ensuring all client requirements are met. Plan, organize, and manage the proposal schedule, deliverables and team assignments to meet all deadlines with accuracy and professionalism. Facilitate effective collaboration between operations, estimating, business development, design/subconsultants and other subject matter experts to develop cohesive, winning content. Interpret solicitation documents and develop compliance matrices, outlines and response strategies tailored to each assigned pursuit. Develop and communicate win themes, differentiators, and key messages in partnership with pursuit leadership and executive management. Direct and oversee quality control reviews for technical accuracy, consistency and compliance prior to submission. Lead and manage color review sessions to incorporate feedback to strengthen messaging and presentation of deliverables. Coordinate interview preparation, including scripting, visuals, and coaching for presenters to ensure consistent alignment with proposal strategy. Mentor and guide proposal coordinators and support staff, fostering professional growth and consistency across the proposal function. Continuously improve proposal processes, tools, templates and best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and competitiveness. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Similar Field preferred. Work Experience Seven (7) years prior professional experience in technical writing and proposal preparation for architecture, engineering or construction (AEC) required. Prior experience in coordinating and/or supervising proposal personnel required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Advanced or expert experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) required. Technical writing skills. Highly organized. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to set priorities, organize work and work in a high‑production environment while responding to changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines. Ability to build positive relationships across teams, and maintain composure and professionalism under pressure. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Requirements/Skills Travel required. Must be able to work efficiently in both a team‑based environment or independently, depending on the project. Must be flexible to changing needs and assignments and able to adjust to last‑minute requests to ensure responsiveness to needs of proposal. Benefits at a Glance Offering a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, and special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, with 100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Salary Range Base Salary Range: $91,944.00 - $137,916.00. Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Equal Opportunity Employment Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Granite Construction