Proposal Manager - AEC Industry

INTRODUCTION 

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

WHY BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE


• 401(k) WITH MATCH


• ACCIDENT INSURANCE


• LIFE INSURANCE


• REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS 


• SHORT TERM DISABILITY


• COMMUTER BENEFITS


• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Location: 42 W 39^th Street, 10^th Floor, New York, NY 10018  

Job Type: Full Time Onsite, Monday-Friday (8:30AM-5:15PM)

Job Description: BRAVO Group is seeking a Proposal Manager with deep experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry to join our Marketing and Business Development function. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities and help secure new business.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with technical staff to produce high-quality proposals and support complex pursuits alongside the Marketing and Business Development team.


• Write and design presentations, printed proposals, and qualification materials in response to formal and informal client solicitations.


• Lead and participate in strategy, kick off, and review meetings, incorporating win themes and storyboarding.


• Coordinate with subconsultants.


• Contribute to content development, messaging, and visual storytelling, ensuring consistency and alignment with project goals.


• Create impactful presentation materials for client meetings.


• Maintain and update marketing collateral, including project sheets and firm credentials.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7+ years of proposal and marketing experience in the AEC industry with a strong understanding of key industry organizations, events, and professional networks.


• Demonstrated ability to develop proposal outlines, schedules, and task assignments for RFPs and RFQs.


• Track record of successfully producing and managing deadline-driven proposals, qualifications packages, and presentations.


• Effective written and verbal communication abilities with strong follow up skills.


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign), as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Familiarity with local agencies (SCA, DASNY, MTA, DDC, etc.) and their RFP processes is required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field is required. MBA is preferred. #LI-Onsite 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.