Blattner

Supervisor – Proposal Management

Blattner
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,419 - $132,558 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal management, including overseeing proposal preparation, establishing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in effective communication, client relationship management, and utilizing tools like Microsoft Suite and Adobe for proposal development.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Proposal ManagementClient Relationship ManagementEffective Communication SkillsLeadership ExperienceMicrosoft Suite Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee daily operations of the proposal team and preparation of assigned proposals from concept through client presentation
  • Establish consistent proposal processes and collaborate with estimators, writers, editors, graphic design, and business development
  • Review proposal instructions and provide team recaps
  • Prepare proposals meeting budget and timeline objectives
  • Schedule meetings, complete outlines, and track proposal progress
  • Oversee team workload, priorities, and schedules
  • Create templates and timelines for gathering and maintaining company information
  • Assist with printing, binding, and delivery of finished proposals to clients
  • Maintain knowledge of approved vendors, estimating methods, and project execution procedures
  • Obtain project feedback and incorporate process improvements into future proposals
  • Ensure completed proposals are professional, cohesive, and credible
  • Assess, design, and deliver marketing materials for business units
  • Respond to marketing requests and provide customer service to business-unit stakeholders
  • Assist the Communications department with social media, internal articles, graphic design, trade shows, conferences, and communications projects
  • Supervise Estimating Assistants by assigning work, providing direction and feedback, and reviewing performance
  • Write and present proposals
  • Participate in business development through existing client relationships and new client relationships
  • Develop relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and coworkers; resolve issues, solicit business, and formulate estimates
  • Keep informed of technologies and processes that reduce costs or improve quality
  • Attend estimating meetings as required
  • Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3 or more years of applicable experience, including 0-2 years of leadership experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner
  • Ability to read and understand RFP, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer skills – Microsoft Suite and Adobe
  • Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure
  • Working knowledge of established proposal processes and ability to provide direction and feedback to support staff
  • Valid, independent U.S. work authorization; the company cannot sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive pay
  • 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
  • 401(k) with company match
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Work/Life balance
  • Employee/Family focused culture
  • Gym on site
  • And more!

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Hard Skills
Proposal PreparationRFP UnderstandingCost Coding SystemsProject Execution ProceduresTemplate CreationBudget ManagementTimeline ManagementMarketing Material DevelopmentProposal Process KnowledgePerformance Review
Soft Skills
Professional RepresentationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingFeedback ProvisionCustomer Service
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft SuiteAdobe
Industry Keywords
Proposal ProcessesEstimating MethodsProject FeedbackBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement