Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager
We are actively recruiting for a detail-oriented Proposal Manager for our Atlanta studio. This role will be responsible for supporting business acquisition efforts of DAG Architects within the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry. The specialist will be heavily involved in the full lifecycle of Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) and proposal production, including editing, graphics, ensuring compliance, and coordinating final delivery. Key responsibilities also include conducting market research on clients, competitors, and trends, contributing to CRM data maintenance, and actively managing the content library of prior proposals, boilerplate text, and visuals. The ideal candidate has five to seven years of relevant A/E/C experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, OpenAsset, and PowerPoint. This is a full-time, on-site position in our Atlanta studio. This position will report directly to the Marketing Director. 

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track industry-related market information to support business development efforts


• Contribute to CRM data entry and maintenance, including information on clients, consultants, personnel, and pursuit history.


• Monitor sources of industry-related market information.


• Gather research data related to clients; competitors; past, current, and prospective markets; and relevant 
  corporate experience.


• Maintain list of relevant resources and achieve proficiency in understanding applicable laws and regulations to 
  ensure compliant RFQ/RFP responses.


• Prepare or assemble written and visual information for client presentations.


• Maintain scheduling and tracking systems for individual pursuit and proposal elements and status.


• Help to produce SOQs/proposals, including editing and graphics; prepare for digital and/or print reproduction


• Identify and monitor SOQ/proposal criteria, ensure response is fully compliant


• Handle production and arrange for on-time delivery of SOQs/proposals


• Gather content from team and consultants as needed.


• Track pre-submittal meeting schedules and attendees, identify decision-makers


• Record and distribute notes from pre-submittal and public sector meetings


• Maintain systems to extract, categorize, and retrieve information related to clients, consultants, personnel, 

         projects, prior proposals, boilerplate, visuals, and mailing list. 

Qualifications 

• Strong understanding of basic marketing and business development principles


• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with various leadership levels


• Exceptional time management skills


• Basic knowledge of go/no-go decision processes


• Experience with SOQ/proposal production, including both digital preparation and printing/binding


• Proficiency with software and technologies used for developing client presentations and communications, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field.


• Five to seven years of relevant A/E/C experience required


• Experience working daily in Creative Cloud, OpenAsset, and PowerPoint
  

Only applicants who submit both resume and portfolio will be considered for the position. We kindly request no phone calls or emails from third-party recruiters or recruiting agencies.