Proposal Manager

PGH Wong Engineering, Inc.

. Draft and edit proposals . Manage and coordinate the proposal process, including planning, reviewing, and production of statements of qualifications and proposals . Gather and research information for proposals

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced skills in proposal management and marketing within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry, with a strong focus on effective communication, organization, and collaboration with technical staff and management. Proficient in utilizing tools like Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office to create compelling marketing materials and manage complex documentation.

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Proposal ManagementMarketing Principles in A/E/CAdobe InDesignGoogle OfficeCRM Database Management

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Hard Skills

Proposal DraftingDocument EditingQuality ControlResearch and Information GatheringMarketing Material DesignRFP ComplianceFile OrganizationTechnical Solution VerificationProject Description DevelopmentLead Resume Updating

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityCollaborationEffective Writing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle OfficeAdobe AcrobatAdobe Creative SuiteDropboxCosential

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringConstructionMarketing Professional ServicesProposal ProcessClient RequirementsStrategic PlanningMarketing IntelligenceIndustry FunctionsContracts and Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and edit proposals
Manage and coordinate the proposal process, including planning, reviewing, and production of statements of qualifications and proposals
Gather and research information for proposals, including resumes and project summaries
Review, organize, and edit written documentation to improve clarity
Perform final quality control checks, including proofreading for grammar, RFP compliance, and conformance to company strategies and plans
Verify complex technical solutions, strategies, and themes are understandable, readable, and compelling
Update lead resumes, project descriptions, and text libraries in the marketing database
Assist in developing marketing tools such as brochures and the company website
Engage senior technical and management staff to obtain information and commitment for specific pursuits
Coordinate with technical staff to develop, research, track, and follow up on leads
Participate in strategic planning, evaluating marketing intelligence, identifying customer concerns and key issues, and developing win strategies
Attend industry functions to understand client and project requirements for proposal development
Assist with day-to-day hard-copy and electronic file organization
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong organizational skills, knowledge, and experience with office procedures, systems, and protocols required
Strong and effective communication, writing, and computer skills required
Proven ability to independently manage a challenging workload with multiple priorities/tasks and adapt to unexpected changes in priorities and deadlines
5+ years of experience in a marketing role within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry
Advanced skills in Google Office, Microsoft Office, and file-sharing platforms such as Dropbox required
Advanced skills in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat are strongly preferred; other Adobe Creative Suite tools, such as Photoshop and Illustrator, are a plus
Strong understanding of marketing principles within the A/E/C industry
Strong experience with designing marketing material preferred
Experience with marketing professional services and familiarity with industry terms, contracts, deliverables, and processes required
Previous experience with the creation, maintenance, and development of CRM databases is desired; experience with Cosential preferred
Ability to collaborate with Project Executives, Project Managers, and relevant consultants in the proposal preparation process