Proposal Manager (FDOT) Position Available In Broward, Florida

Proposal Manager (FDOT) Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Capabilities
Business and Sales
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#25840 At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Our Geographic Sales Operations (GSO) career path is your opportunity to help Jacobs win work so we can tackle our clients’ challenges and lay the foundation for human progress. In the Proposal Manager position, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, you will provide leadership or support on a variety of business development assignments, ranging from highly strategic proposals and presentations to smaller proposals, qualification statements, and interviews. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) opportunities will be prioritized, but you may also support transportation business development assignments for other Transportation clients in Jacobs’ Southeast geography. All members of our GSO team are expected to be self-starters who: possess excellent oral and written communication skills; develop creative solutions to tackle challenges; are team players ready to support each other; and have a vested interest in the success of Jacobs. Our Proposal Manager

• Transportation will be responsible for the following general activities: Develop an understanding of Jacobs’ history with the FDOT and our Transportation business, including past and current pursuits/ contracts, service offerings, and performance.
  Independently lead the coordination and preparation of qualifications, letters of interest, and proposals of all sizes and complexity
• from highly strategic pursuits to smaller proposals, qualification statements, interviews, and consultant and contractor presentations
• working directly with account, operations, technical, and other sales team members.

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Support the development of alternative delivery proposals in close collaboration with our senior transportation design-build capture manager and other operations, technical, and sales staff.
Participate in capture planning and positioning activities
Lead and/or support planning and development of presentations and interviews.
Conduct research, writing, editing, and coordinating proposal components independently or as part of a team.
Manage and organize proposal teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, compliant submissions, including monitoring progress, managing proposal process and schedule, and meeting client requirements; communicate issues/variances.
Facilitate proposal kickoff meetings, reviews, and lessons-learned sessions.
Tailor resumes, project descriptions, and non-technical sections through interviewing subject matter experts.
Coordinate/provide direction to graphic designers, publishing technicians, editors, reprographics specialists, and other support staff.
Independently coordinate with and collect information from teaming partners and subconsultants.
Thoroughly understand and apply knowledge of Jacobs identity standards, structure, organization, business approach, and sales process.
Serve as a subject matter expert, advocate, and actively follow sales procedures, policies, protocols, and best practices, including standard file management and archiving procedures, as well as branding guidelines.
Employ and populate/update (as appropriate) business development-related tools and databases.
Oversee document management, applying version control and file-sharing processes, and drive continuous improvement in proposal processes and deliverables.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here’s what you’ll need
6+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent), (A/E/C experience a plus)
Hands-on experience in developing proposals specifically for FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation)
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business, marketing, communication, technical, or other related field
Proven experience in developing and coordinating proposals, presentations, and related sales or business development deliverables.
Advanced proficiency in English for verbal communication with an emphasis on sales messaging, proposal themes, aesthetics, quality, and content.
Strong organizational skills, coupled with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Willingness and flexibility to travel, as needed, to support pursuit efforts.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite Ideally, you’ll also have: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment This is a hybrid role. Ideally, you will work from a local Jacobs office on average 2 days per week. Travel for this role is less than 20% per year. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. #LI-KD1 #SET Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $89,000.00 to $130,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.