Proposal Manager

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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 sectors:
  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!

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabilities.