Marketing Proposal Manager

STV

. Manage and lead development of clean, compliant, compelling proposal responses to public and private client solicitations .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,931 - $133,635 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal management, including the development of compelling narratives and compliance with solicitation requirements. Proficient in coordinating marketing efforts and mentoring junior staff while delivering high-quality marketing materials in the architecture, engineering, and construction management industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal Management ExperienceMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyAdobe InDesign ProficiencyMarketing Experience in Architecture/Engineering/ConstructionStrong Writing and Grammatical Skills

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentCompliance AnalysisContent DevelopmentRFI DevelopmentNarrative WritingTime ManagementResearch SkillsPresentation CreationClient Interview Material DevelopmentGraphic Design Coordination

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingCollaborationMentoringDetail-OrientedClient-Focused

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or Related Field

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringConstruction ManagementTransportation MarketInfrastructure MarketDesign-Build ExperienceSolicitation ComplianceMarketing DeliverablesStrategic PlanningClient Debriefs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and lead development of clean, compliant, compelling proposal responses to public and private client solicitations
Coordinate marketing team efforts, including graphic designers and junior marketing staff, throughout proposal development
Analyze solicitations and develop schedules, comprehensive outlines, and compliance matrices
Collaborate with pursuit and project teams to identify sales themes and integrate them into solicitation responses
Assign and communicate responsibility for content development
Develop RFIs for team partners and coordinate partner materials
Tailor and develop creative, compelling non-technical narratives
Facilitate color review meetings and implement changes across submission elements
Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and STV brand/style guidelines
Lead development of client interview materials, including storylines and storyboards
Coordinate graphic designers and presentation teams to create compelling presentations
Schedule and facilitate planning sessions and rehearsals with STV and partner participants
Manage participant content refinement, time limits, coaching, and Q&A practice
Support project descriptions, resumes, and other marketing documents in the firm database
Mentor junior staff and champion their development
Build collaborative relationships with technical professionals
Participate in client strategic planning with client managers and business development staff
Initiate and participate in client debriefs to apply lessons learned to future submittals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or a related area of study
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesign
Minimum 7 years of proposal management experience, including experience with the development of proposals from inception to submission; design-build experience is a plus
Experience in marketing in the architecture/engineering/construction management industry is required
Experience in the Chicago or Midwest transportation and infrastructure market is highly desired
Creative, self-motivated professional who wants to grow and thrive in a collaborative environment
Committed to delivering compelling, high-quality, visually engaging marketing deliverables
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and research skills
Excellent writing and grammatical skills and ability to adapt to an industry-specific style guide
Ability to manage concurrent assignments under strict deadlines and willingness to work overtime when necessary
Client-focused, with a strong work ethic
Resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter demonstrating qualifications, writing ability, and creativity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships