Dewberry

Pursuit/Proposal Manager-Marketing

Dewberry$105K — $132K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. in A/E/C marketing or equivalent experience required.
  • 10+ years of experience developing SF330 and complex proposals.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong project management and organizational abilities.
  • Extensive proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe InDesign/Acrobat.
  • Knowledge in CRM systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics or Vantagepoint is a plus.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • Manage full life cycle of proposal preparation for technical proposals and presentations.
  • Collaborate with client and project managers to create effective pursuit strategies.
  • Simultaneously oversee multiple proposal efforts across diverse markets.
  • Develop and maintain capture plans for both prime and sub-contract pursuits.
  • Lead meetings for proposals, strategy kick-offs, and reviews.
  • Coordinate pursuit teams across multiple locations and service lines.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate standards for marketing materials.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with at least three days in the office.
  • Collaborative team environment with focus on personal and collective growth.
  • Opportunity to mentor junior staff and enhance leadership skills.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a full-timePursuit/Proposal Managerto support our Federaland NortheastMarketing team. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of AEC marketing experience with specific emphasis on federal or equally complex proposals preferred. The Pursuit/Proposal Managerdevelops proposals and statements of qualifications, prepares teams for shortlist interviews, and manages quality control for the work of technical, proposal, and graphics staff assigned to a pursuit byDewberry and partner firms, deliveringcompliant, compelling marketing materials.

This is ahybridpositionwith a minimum of three days intheoffice.Preferred candidate wouldbe inBoston, MA.

This position works alongside a skilled team of marketers, graphic designers, communication professionals, and client managers and project managers at large, all of whom collaborateto achieve success, leveragestrengths, and support each other27s growth within Dewberry. The ideal candidate understands deadline-driven work, has a high level of attention to detail, and is a self-starter who can work both independently and within a team environment. The job entails working on multiple concurrent assignments, with overlapping schedules.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for full life cycle of the proposal preparation process for technical proposals; RFIs, sources sought notices, and qualification packages; and oral presentations/interviews.
  • Work in tandem with Client Managers, Project Managers, and subject matter experts to determine forward action decisions, pursuit win strategies, craft sales messages,assemble pursuit teams, manage the proposal process, and develop proposal responses.
  • Manage multiple proposal efforts simultaneously within diverse markets and service offerings.
  • Manage, develop, and maintain capture plans for a variety of pursuits, both prime and sub-pack.
  • Manage the capture plan document, document cataloguing, managing individual and team27s deadlines, and meeting facilitation.
  • Lead meetings such as proposal kick-offs and reviews, and lead portions of client management and other meetings as needed.
  • Coordinate pursuit teams from multiple office locations and/or service lines. Familiarity with integrated, multiple service line (Civil, Structural, Architecture, MEP, Technology, etc.) proposals preferred.
  • Effectively manage and coordinate internal and external proposal data calls, including subcontractor outreach.
  • Comply with our corporate standards to present a consistent appearance/style for presentation graphics, proposals, resumes, and collateral materials.
  • Write supporting sales materials including project descriptions, resumes, service line overviews, executive summaries, etc.
  • Support client management and operational personnel in market research, competitor analysis, and client intelligence.
  • Develop familiaritywith company project experience and relevanceto project pursuits.
  • Mentor junior marketing coordinators and assistants to complete proposal demands.
  • Perform QA/QC on proposals and marketing materials.
  • Manage organization of marketing material for ease of use including recording information in our client relationship management database (CRM) and keeping shared files accurate and up to date.
  • Support development of internal and external marketing communications efforts.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • B.A. or B.S. or equivalent experience in A/E/C marketing required.
  • 10+ years27 experience personallydevelopingSF330andequally complexproposals and managing proposal efforts required.
  • Exceptional written and oralcommunicationskills.
  • Strong project management and organizational experience, self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and maintain concurrent deadlines.
  • Must have extensive MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Adobe InDesign and Acrobat experience. Other Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator) and graphics software would be a plus.
  • Knowledge of database/CRM systems, specificallyMicrosoft Dynamicsand/or Vantagepoint, a plus.
  • Effective proposal coordination skills, including strong attention to detail, planning, organization, problem identification and resolution, and resource management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with prior experience working collaboratively.
  • Must be available to work overtime as necessary to meet business requirements.
  • While this is ahybridposition, occasional travel to Dewberry27s Fairfax, VA headquarters and regional offices is required.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

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Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $105,000-$132,000 annually in our Boston, MA office. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Learn more about Dewberry
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1956

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