Proposal Manager, Justice + Civic

Role

Proposal Manager, Justice+Civic

Hybrid work model: office time or work from home. Possible locations include:
Chicago, IL;
Cleveland, OH;
Dallas, TX;
Denver, CO;
Overland Park, KS;
Minneapolis, MN;
Omaha, NE;
Phoenix, AR;
Riverside, CA;
Scaramento, CA.

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and development of marketing materials, leveraging market trends and client needs to highlight the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients.

The Proposal Manager leads the pursuit process and production of on‑time, brand standard‑compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion for the firm. The individual will lead and produce their own pursuits while delegating and coordinating production of supporting content.

• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits to on‑time, compliant delivery with little oversight.
• Inspire a multi‑disciplinary pursuit team (designers, project managers, client leaders, and creative services) to leverage business development intelligence, develop a persuasive win theme, and deliver content in support of the client’s needs.
• Synthesize complex information streams into compelling written responses to client needs and RFP requirements; edit written content from the pursuit team to match brand voice and professional style.
• Coach project team on presentation best practices to support win in an interview setting.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals, with a strong conversion strategy and execution.
• Support DLR Group’s ROI goals and BD framework by identifying Random Acts of Marketing (RAM) and adhering to strong process management.
• Record discovered project and people information in the firm’s database (Vantagepoint) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Develop and leverage your knowledge base—industry research, business development intelligence, firm capabilities, and market sector expertise—to inform win strategies and increase the likelihood of winning.
• Champion DLR Group as a best‑in‑class brand by completing comprehensive quality‑control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to produce and maintain an up‑to‑date library of on‑brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information; collaborate with graphic design teams on key pursuits to develop custom, on‑brand visual assets.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred).
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

• Experience leading a pursuit process to win work with private clients such as Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.
• Experience leading successful SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions.
• Strong project and people management skills— ability to build consensus and manage up to gain senior‑level support.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. Additional benefits are a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation is based on location, experience, and skills with a suggested pay range of $75,000 - $105,000 USD.

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