Lead Proposal Developer – Water & Environment

Ulteig

. Lead complex, multidisciplinary, and strategically important RFQ, RFP, and statement of qualifications responses from pursuit planning through submission and shortlist interviews .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $93,800 - $126,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal development and management within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, with a strong focus on technical writing, editing, and graphic design. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams and facilitating complex proposal processes while ensuring compliance and quality standards.

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Proposal DevelopmentTechnical WritingAdobe InDesignShipley ProcessMentoring

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Hard Skills

Technical EditingProofreadingGraphic DesignProposal Content DevelopmentCompliance MatricesExecutive SummariesProject DescriptionsTechnical NarrativesPresentation DevelopmentInterview Preparation

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersIndependent JudgmentResolving Competing PrioritiesCoachingFacilitating Meetings

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsSharePointBluebeamAutomation ToolsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

APMP CertificationFormal Shipley Training

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringConstructionPublic-Sector QualificationsProposal GovernanceAEC IndustryPursuit PlanningRFPRFQTechnical Professional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, multidisciplinary, and strategically important RFQ, RFP, and statement of qualifications responses from pursuit planning through submission and shortlist interviews
Partner with Sales and technical leaders to clarify client priorities, assess competitive positioning, and develop win themes and differentiators
Analyze solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and addenda
Develop compliance matrices, annotated outlines, schedules, and assignments
Facilitate Blue Team strategy sessions, kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and Shipley color reviews
Manage concurrent pursuits, coordinate contributors and teaming partners, and anticipate content, resource, and schedule risks
Lead shortlist interview strategy, storyboarding, presentation development, rehearsals, and mock question-and-answer sessions
Research and write proposal content, including executive summaries, cover letters, project descriptions, qualifications, and technical narratives
Interview technical staff and translate complex engineering and environmental information into persuasive responses
Perform technical editing, copyediting, and proofreading
Design and produce proposal layouts, interview presentations, custom graphics, process diagrams, organizational charts, schedules, and infographics
Manage version control, final production, approvals, and submission
Mentor proposal professionals through coaching, paired assignments, and constructive reviews
Develop and deliver training, guidance, and examples for proposal staff and technical contributors
Evaluate AEC pursuit trends and proposal practices and turn lessons learned into guidance
Lead or support initiatives involving proposal workflows, quality standards, templates, content, training, and tools
Partner with Sales, Technical Services, Marketing, and technology teams on process improvements
Help evaluate and pilot approved automation and AI tools while maintaining accountability for accuracy, confidentiality, and final deliverables
Facilitate pursuit debriefs and use client feedback and performance data to recommend improvements
Advise Proposal leadership on pursuit effort, resource needs, recurring risks, and improvement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing, graphic design, technical communication, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
At least seven years of progressive proposal development and management experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry or a related technical professional services environment
Experience independently leading complex proposals and interview preparation
Technical writing, technical editing, proofreading, and graphic design expertise
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
Strong command of structured proposal development, compliance, and color reviews
Ability to apply Ulteig’s Shipley process and guide others in its use
Experience facilitating multidisciplinary teams, influencing senior stakeholders, exercising independent judgment, and resolving competing priorities with limited oversight
Experience mentoring colleagues, reviewing others’ work, and leading or materially contributing to process, training, content, or tool improvements
Must have authorization to work permanently in the United States
Preferred: experience supporting water and environmental engineering pursuits and public-sector qualifications-based selection processes
Preferred: experience implementing improvements across teams or markets
Preferred: formal Shipley training, APMP certification, or active participation in an AEC or proposal professional organization
Preferred: experience with CRM systems, Bluebeam/Adobe, proposal content governance, or approved automation and AI tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative Culture
Flexible working schedule
Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options
Drug Free Workplace