Proposal Developer – Water & Environment

Ulteig

. Manage assigned RFQ, RFP, and statement of qualifications responses from pursuit planning and kickoff through final submission and interview preparation .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal management, technical writing, and graphic design within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Proficient in developing persuasive content and facilitating collaborative processes to enhance proposal workflows and submissions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal ManagementTechnical WritingGraphic DesignAdobe InDesignShipley Process

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentTechnical EditingDocument ProductionContent CreationCompliance MatricesRisk IdentificationContent GovernanceVersion ControlInterview PreparationColor Reviews

Soft Skills

FacilitationCollaborationConstructive FeedbackInfluencing Without AuthorityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsSharePointBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

Shipley TrainingAssociation of Proposal Management Professionals Certification

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringConstructionEnvironmental EngineeringPublic-Sector Qualifications-Based Selection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned RFQ, RFP, and statement of qualifications responses from pursuit planning and kickoff through final submission and interview preparation
Analyze solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and addenda
Develop compliance matrices, content outlines, schedules, and assignments
Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions, kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and Shipley color reviews
Coordinate internal contributors and teaming partners to meet deadlines
Identify risks, recommend solutions, and escalate decisions when needed
Research and write proposal content, including cover letters, executive summaries, project descriptions, staff qualifications, and technical narratives
Interview technical staff and translate complex engineering and environmental concepts into persuasive client-focused content
Perform technical editing, copyediting, and proofreading
Design proposal layouts, interview presentations, custom graphics, process diagrams, organizational charts, schedules, and infographics
Manage document assembly, version control, final production, compliance, approvals, and submissions
Manage shortlist interview preparation, including schedules, assignments, presentations, rehearsals, and final materials
Facilitate interview planning and storyboard sessions and lead rehearsals
Conduct post-pursuit debriefs and apply lessons learned
Maintain resumes, project profiles, reusable content, and templates
Archive final materials and follow content governance and brand standards
Improve proposal workflows, templates, and tools
Share lessons learned and transfer relevant proposal information to project teams after award

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 three years of experience developing and managing proposals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry or a related technical professional services environment
Experience independently leading proposal schedules, contributors, reviews, and submissions
Demonstrated technical writing, technical editing, and proofreading experience
Ability to develop original content from research and subject matter expert input
Demonstrated graphic design and document production experience
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
Experience facilitating meetings, managing competing priorities, and influencing contributors without direct supervisory authority
Ability to provide constructive feedback and resolve issues collaboratively
Understanding of structured proposal development and color reviews
Ability to apply Ulteig’s Shipley process
Openness to innovation and use of evolving technology and AI tools
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 managing shortlist interview preparation, developing presentations, and coaching technical presenters
Preferred: formal Shipley training or Association of Proposal Management Professionals certification
Preferred: experience with CRM systems, proposal content libraries, or Bluebeam/Adobe

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative Culture
Flexible working schedule
Ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in office
Work-life balance and separation between home and work life
Drug Free Workplace