Proposal Manager

Are you ready to take a leadership role of a firmwide pursuit strategy at a company scaling toward $1B and deeply committed to trust, legacy, and strong client relationships?

At Rodgers, we’re entering an exciting new era. This Proposal Manager position is a unique opportunity to lead the pursuit process across all five offices, driving strategy, process improvement, and collaboration at a pivotal moment in our growth. You’ll shape the future of how we pursue and win work, supported by a seasoned EVP of Business Development, Director of Marketing and Communications, a talented five-person marketing team, and a respected brand known across the Carolinas.

• Lead the transition of all pursuit deliverables from BD-led to Proposal Manager–led, with full support from leadership.
• Collaborate weekly with our EVP of Business Development, three Regional Business Leaders, and Director of Marketing (and Marketing staff), bringing consistency and strategy to pursuit efforts.
• Lead strategy and production for 65–75 competitive pursuits annually across public and private sectors.
• Facilitate kickoffs, define win themes, and coordinate input from Marketing, Preconstruction, Operations, Field Supervision, and Business Development.
• Build and refine templates, processes, and content systems with the authority to reshape our pursuit program.
• Drive alignment with Rodgers’ brand voice, tone, and visual standards.
• Work closely with regional teams across the Carolinas to support consistent and informed pursuit approaches.
• Strengthen strategic messaging, storytelling, and presentation readiness across pursuit teams.
• Help evolve our CRM, asset library, and content systems for long-term scalability and efficiency.

• 8+ years of proposal management experience (AEC industry strongly preferred).
• Strong familiarity with construction terminology and client expectations.
• Strength in writing, strategic messaging, and storytelling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-contributor pursuits.
• Confidence facilitating meetings, building consensus, and coaching presenters.
• A process-improvement mindset and a desire to build long-term systems.
• Proficiency in InDesign, PowerPoint/Keynote, and CRM/content management tools.
• Leadership qualities and a desire to grow alongside a company in momentum.

• An opportunity to build and lead a high visibility pursuit program with meaningful/in-place and established marketing staff.
• Direct collaboration with leadership shaping strategic direction across the Carolinas.
• A deeply rooted company culture that values teamwork, humility, and excellence.
• Established presence and market leadership in the following:
  Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Corporate/Commercial, Cultural/Entertainment, and Civic/Government.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefit package, and long-term career growth as Rodgers expands.

If you’re ready to help shape the next chapter of Rodgers’ growth and lead a pursuit program at the center of one of the region’s most respected construction firms, we’d love to connect!

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities