Strategic Storytelling Manager

If you love turning complex technical information into clear, persuasive stories that win work, this role is for you.

HB Construction is seeking a Proposal and Storytelling Lead to own the development of high-quality proposals and pursuit materials. This role has visibility, accountability, and real influence over how HB presents its work, expertise, and value to clients.

This position is ideal for a strong writer and editor who can organize complex information, lead pursuit strategy, and produce polished, compelling submissions under real deadlines. At HB, proposals are not paperwork. They are how we win work.

• Lead the end to end proposal process from strategy through final delivery
• Develop win themes and narratives aligned to client priorities
• Write and edit clear, persuasive, client focused proposal content
• Lead proposal kickoffs, schedules, reviews, and final production
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all submissions
• Collaborate with estimators, project teams, and leadership to shape technical content
• Produce visually strong proposals with thoughtful layout and hierarchy
• Maintain templates, boilerplate content, and proposal libraries
• Improve systems and processes to increase quality and efficiency

• Deliver polished, compliant, strategically strong proposals
• Maintain quality and calm under tight deadlines
• Create a consistent, credible HB voice across all pursuits
• Continuously improve proposal tools, content, and outcomes

• 3 to 5 years of proposal or pursuit experience in construction, AEC, or related industries
• Advanced technical and creative writing and editing skills
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfort working with technical experts and company leadership
• Proficiency in Adobe In Design
• Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
• Strong design instincts and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field

Submit a cover letter and portfolio or a link to relevant proposal and writing work.

This role offers ownership, visibility, and meaningful impact. If you value clarity, craft, and strong storytelling and want to help win work with a team that respects quality and precision, we would love to meet you.