Proposal​/Pursuit Manager

Proposal/Pursuit Manager –
Wright-Pierce

Wright-Pierce has an exciting opportunity for a Proposal/Pursuit Manager based in any of our geographic locations. As a Proposal/Pursuit Manager at Wright-Pierce, you will be part of a collaborative marketing team that supports efforts in locations throughout New England, New York, South Carolina, and Florida. You will have the opportunity, through proposal development and interview preparation, to directly impact our firm’s growth.

If your skills are a match for the position below, we’d love to hear from you.

• Work together with engineering teams to support business development efforts including capture planning and development of proposals and presentations.
• Lead BD pursuits regarding capture planning for clients or opportunities.
• Lead the firm’s most strategic pursuits and proposal process including:
  • Pre-proposal pursuit capture planning.
  • Reading the RFP/RFQ announcement to see all criteria are met.
  • Scheduling the proposal kickoff meeting with all proposal team members to establish schedule and actions.
  • Coordinating proposal development and production, including but not limited to editing, developing graphics, production, and mailing/delivering.
  • Lead presentation content development, formatting, and proofing using PowerPoint and other software applications.
  • Lead proposal and presentation strategy and develop custom content.
  • Visit project sites to learn and understand what we do firsthand.
  • Perform other duties related to marketing and business development support. Comply with all policies and procedures.

• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to assist with relaying technical information clearly.
• Belief in the core values of Wright-Pierce and personal qualities of integrity and commitment.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, face-paced environment.

• 8+ years of marketing and proposal experience, A/E/C industry experience is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Specific expertise in MS Word layout and formatting is a must.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.

• BA/BS degree in marketing, business administration, English, or related field of study.

• Any WP office (Southeast preferred)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit‑sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best‑in‑class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and work‑life balance.

At Wright‑Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other