Pursuit & Proposal Manager

CPL Architects Engineers Landscape Arch & Sur

$95K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in proposal management, pursuits, or AEC marketing.
  • Proven communication skills with leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Expertise in crafting technical proposals and leading compelling pursuit narratives.
  • Experience in mentoring and coaching junior team members.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
  • Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and enhance pursuit, proposal, and interview preparation processes.
  • Collaborate with Principals and practice leaders to strategize go/no-go decisions.
  • Facilitate kickoff and strategy sessions for proposals to ensure team readiness.
  • Deliver proposals and presentations with high quality and brand alignment.
  • Mentor Marketing Coordinators, improving proposal writing and management skills.
  • Oversee workload management to optimize resource planning and efficiency.
  • Conduct debriefs to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance with 100% premium paid for a single HDHP plan.
  • Health Savings Account with employer match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Free Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
  • Free Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and 8 paid holidays.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company contributions.
  • Internal mobility and career advancement opportunities.
  • Licensure assistance for professional development.
  • Tuition Assistance for continuing education support.
  • Student Loan Assistance Program contributing up to $100/month for 5 years.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:
  • Lead and continuously improve pursuit, proposal, and interview preparation processes across the firm.
  • Partner with Principals and practice leaders to evaluate opportunities, shape go/no-go decisions, and develop winning pursuit strategies.
  • Facilitate proposal kickoff and strategy sessions that set teams up for success from day one.
  • Ensure proposals and presentations are delivered on time, on brand, and with exceptional quality.
  • Mentor and develop Marketing Coordinators, strengthening proposal writing, quality assurance, organization, and pursuit management capabilities.
  • Manage proposal workloads and team capacity to support efficient delivery and resource planning.
  • Conduct proposal and interview debriefs, capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to team members.
  • Help foster a culture of collaboration, learning, accountability, and pursuit of excellence.

What You Bring:
  • 7+ years of experience in proposal management, pursuits, or AEC marketing.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with leadership, Principals, and cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated experience crafting technical proposals and leading pursuits, driving a compelling and engaging narrative.
  • Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring junior proposal team members.
  • Experience working successfully in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What We Offer:

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week
  • Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
    • Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
  • FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
  • Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
  • Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
  • Licensure Assistance

Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week
  • Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
  • Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

The rate for this position generally ranges between $95,000 to $120,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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