Proposal Manager Water Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Proposal Manager – Water Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Capabilities
Business and Sales
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#25782 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 Tennessee/North Carolina, you will provide leadership or support on a variety of business development assignments, ranging from highly strategic proposals to smaller proposals and qualification statements. 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 – Water will be responsible for the following general activities: Independently lead the coordination and preparation of proposals of all sizes, working directly with account, operations, and technical teams; may support large, strategic pursuits, working under the guidance of Senior Sales staff.
Lead and support the development of qualifications, letters of interest, and proposals for Water projects.
Lead and/or support planning and development of small to mid-sized 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
Experience in the AEC market.
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.
Hands-on experience in developing proposals specifically for Water markets. #LI-DL1 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 $89,400.00 to $117,300.00. 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. Locations
City State Country
Nashville Tennessee United States
Cary North Carolina United States
Charlotte North Carolina United States