Proposal Engineer Team Lead

We understand that finding the right place to work isn't easy. At Beta Engineering, we believe in cultivating a team that wins together and takes on the most challenging projects in the high-voltage industry.We engineer, procure, and construct (EPC) projects for a variety of customers, including those in the utility, industrial, and renewable energy markets. Our work includes substations, transmission lines and more. We help our customers achieve their goals of creating a stronger power grid by reducing risks and identifying innovative solutions for their project challenges.Our Purpose: We pursue that which challenges us, growing our community to provide critical, creative solutions that achieve extraordinary results.Our Values: We do what we say, we turn challenges into success and we win together.The Proposal Manager Team Lead serves as the single point of accountability for proposal and estimating efforts across assigned pursuits at Beta Engineering. This role ensures proposals and estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with customer expectations, internal standards, and project execution realities. The Team Lead provides day‑to‑day leadership to Proposal Managers and Estimators, balances workloads and priorities, drives continuous improvement, and maintains close coordination with sales, engineering, execution, and customer stakeholders throughout the pursuit lifecycle.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Directly supervises Proposal Managers, Estimators, and related team membersProvides coaching and development focused on technical proficiency, growth, and knowledge transferAppraises performance, addresses performance issues, and holds team members accountable for resultsEnsures proposal and estimating activities remain on schedule through effective coordination and motivation of internal and external teamsCommunicates and enforces standards, expectations, and best practicesEncourages teamwork within the department and across the organizationDevelops and maintains relationships with subcontractors and partners to support competitive biddingMaintains and expands industry knowledge; remains adaptable to changing market and business conditionsAnalyzes proposal and estimating activities, develops KPIs, and recommends improvements to performance, processes, and systemsDetermines and supports overall bid and estimating strategies based on the company’s portfolio of workPrioritizes proposals and estimates; plans and adjusts resource allocation as needed to meet company goalsReviews technical and commercial aspects of proposals and estimates, including scope, pricing, schedule, costs, designs, and clarifications/deviations; recommends optimizations to bid packagesVerifies accuracy and completeness of proposal master spreadsheets, including costs, alternates, and optionsFacilitates definition of proposal scope, goals, and deliverablesLeads and participates in proposal meetings, pre-bid meetings, and conference callsInterfaces regularly with sales representatives, execution teams, customers, and internal departmentsRecruits, hires, develops, and retains team membersSupports strategic planning for proposal and estimating functions; owns initiatives and action plans and oversees executionIdentifies stakeholders and manages expectations and concernsAdditional responsibilities as requested by LeadershipEXPECTATIONS: Maintains a clean, organized, and professional work environmentHandles confidential information with discretion and securityProduces high-quality work while meeting deadlines, with or without direct supervisionWorks effectively both independently and as part of a teamCommunicates regularly with supervisor regarding department status and issuesDemonstrates a commitment to continuing education and professional developmentUtilizes teleconference and webinar tools to support meetings and collaborationEffectively manages and oversees tasks assigned to the teamSuccessfully complies with Crest Fleet Management Policy and maintains an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, as use of a company vehicle may be required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or a related field, plus 3-5 years of proposal and/or estimating management experience; or8-10 years of successful proposal, estimating, or project management experience in lieu of a formal degreeProficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe AcrobatKnowledge of EPC projects involving high-voltage substations, switchyards, and transmission lines, including engineering, design, and construction processesFamiliarity with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS: Will work in an office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, and other environmental hazardsExposed to office equipment with moving parts and cutting blades which require caution in their useOvernight travel is required to active pre-bid and proposed bid sitesMust be able to adhere to each job site's safety requirements; while working on an active job site, outdoorsReferral Level: ProfessionalNot eligible for Enhanced ReferralNot eligible for External ReferralMore information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies’ Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: https://www.crestoperations.com/recruit-newAt Beta Engineering, we empower our employees to identify innovative solutions and opportunities for future growth. Recognizing that our success begins with our people, we invest in our teams through technical, team building, and leadership training. If you want to be part of a team that is built on trust and excellence, apply today.Beta is a subsidiary of Crest Industries, and job listings are managed by Crest Operations. Crest owns and operates companies that serve industries including power delivery, manufacturing, natural resources, and specialty chemicals. Click here to learn about careers within the Crest Industries® family of companies.Beta Engineering is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.Beta Engineering is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.