Wright-Pierce
Proposal/Pursuit Manager at Wright‑Pierce
Wright‑Pierce has an exciting opportunity for a Proposal/Pursuit Manager based in any of our geographic locations. The role is an integral part of a collaborative marketing team supporting business development across locations in New England, New York, South Carolina, and Florida. You will have the opportunity to directly impact the firm’s growth through proposal development and interview preparation.
Key Aspects of this Position
Work together with engineering teams to support business development efforts, including capture planning and development of proposals and presentations.
Lead business development pursuits regarding capture planning for clients or opportunities.
Lead the firm’s most strategic pursuits and proposal process, including:
Pre‑proposal pursuit capture planning.
Reading the RFP/RFQ announcement to ensure all criteria are met.
Scheduling the proposal kickoff meeting with all team members to establish schedule and actions.
Coordinating proposal development and production, including editing, graphics, production, and mailing/delivering.
Lead presentation content development, formatting, and proofing using PowerPoint and other software applications.
Lead proposal & presentation strategy and develop custom content.
Visit project sites to learn and understand what we do firsthand.
Perform other duties related to marketing and business development support.
Comply with all policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑starter with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to relay technical information clearly.
Belief in the core values of Wright‑Pierce and personal qualities of integrity and commitment.
Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.
Experience
8+ years of marketing and proposal experience; A/E/C industry experience is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite—PowerPoint, Word, Outlook; specific expertise in Word layout and formatting is a must.
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.
Education
BA/BS degree in marketing, business administration, English, or related field of study.
Office Location(s)
Any Wright‑Pierce office (Southeast preferred).
Your Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire.
Wellness program with fitness reimbursement.
Mental health and well‑being benefit.
Paid volunteer hours.
401(k) match with employer match and profit‑sharing contribution with no vesting period.
Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright‑Pierce University training program.
Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity At Wright‑Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Sponsorship Availability At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e., H‑1B or TN visas for this position.
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Key Aspects of this Position
Work together with engineering teams to support business development efforts, including capture planning and development of proposals and presentations.
Lead business development pursuits regarding capture planning for clients or opportunities.
Lead the firm’s most strategic pursuits and proposal process, including:
Pre‑proposal pursuit capture planning.
Reading the RFP/RFQ announcement to ensure all criteria are met.
Scheduling the proposal kickoff meeting with all team members to establish schedule and actions.
Coordinating proposal development and production, including editing, graphics, production, and mailing/delivering.
Lead presentation content development, formatting, and proofing using PowerPoint and other software applications.
Lead proposal & presentation strategy and develop custom content.
Visit project sites to learn and understand what we do firsthand.
Perform other duties related to marketing and business development support.
Comply with all policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑starter with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to relay technical information clearly.
Belief in the core values of Wright‑Pierce and personal qualities of integrity and commitment.
Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.
Experience
8+ years of marketing and proposal experience; A/E/C industry experience is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite—PowerPoint, Word, Outlook; specific expertise in Word layout and formatting is a must.
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.
Education
BA/BS degree in marketing, business administration, English, or related field of study.
Office Location(s)
Any Wright‑Pierce office (Southeast preferred).
Your Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire.
Wellness program with fitness reimbursement.
Mental health and well‑being benefit.
Paid volunteer hours.
401(k) match with employer match and profit‑sharing contribution with no vesting period.
Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright‑Pierce University training program.
Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity At Wright‑Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Sponsorship Availability At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e., H‑1B or TN visas for this position.
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