Proposal Manager

About UsAt PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,600+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals. If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem-solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right at home. That approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals.Learn more about Partner at www.partneresi.comLocation: Prefer Phoenix, AZ; Southern California; Chicago, IL; and Asbury Park, NJ. We will consider other Partner locations and Hybrid, based upon qualifications and experience.Learn more about Partner at www.partneresi.com.SummaryWe’re looking for a Proposal Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys turning complex technical information into compelling, winning proposals.In this role, you’ll lead high-visibility pursuits across public and private sectors, partnering closely with technical experts and business development leaders. You won’t just be assembling proposals—you’ll help shape strategy, messaging, and positioning that drives results.This role is ideal for someone who wants to:Take ownership of the full proposal lifecycleInfluence win strategies and business development effortsImprove processes and elevate proposal quality across the organizationContribute to a high-performing proposal team driving company growthThe ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and experienced in proposal development for consulting services, including environmental, building science, industrial hygiene, geotechnical, energy, and construction management.Essential Duties & TasksManage the full lifecycle of RFQs/RFPs—from go/no-go through submissionDevelop proposal strategies, outlines, schedules, and compliance matricesWrite and edit compelling content, including approaches, qualifications, project profiles, and executive summariesEnsure all submissions are compliant, polished, and aligned with client priorities, goals and RFx requirementsCollaborate with technical teams and business development leaders to develop win themes and differentiatorsFacilitate kickoff meetings, reviews, and interview preparationSupport go/no-go decision-making and opportunity evaluationCoordinate with subconsultants and teaming partnersEnsure consistency in messaging, branding, and visual presentationEdit and refine content for clarity, accuracy, and impactCollaborate with marketing and design resources to produce polished deliverablesMaintain and enhance proposal templates, content libraries, and project profilesTrack win/loss metrics and identify opportunities for improvementHelp standardize best practices across teamsContribute to capability statements and marketing materialsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3 - 5+ years of proposal management experience, preferably in environmental, engineering, architecture, or professional services (AEC) consulting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointAdobe InDesign and CRM or similar experience is a plusIndustry experience in at least one of the following fields: Environmental, engineering or architectural consulting, contracting or marketing consulting firms serving the A&E industryWriting experience in at least one of the following fields: proposal, technical or grant writing and/ or marketing communicationsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to read, write, speak & comprehend EnglishMust be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephoneVisual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and the computer screenRequires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift. CompensationSalary range: $90,000 -$105,000. This is what we reasonably expect to pay for the roleThe pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program, which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to, individual and organizational performance.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.California Consumer Privacy ActWe collect personal information from you in connection with your application for employment with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. For details on what personal information we collect and the purposes for which we collect it, please visit:https://www.partneresi.com/about/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act