Proposal Manager

Who We Are:

RailPros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America's rail and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are committed to solving our customers' challenges and earning their trust through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. As a people first organization, we prioritize the safety, well being, and growth of our employees, fostering a culture of caring and support. We believe that when our people thrive, our company thrives.

Our mission is to enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life for residents, passengers, and partner companies. We do more than just provide services; we are constantly innovating and staying informed of industry developments to help our customers succeed. Join us in our shared goal of keeping America moving and ensuring customer satisfaction in an environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged. Apply now and become a part of our exciting journey!

Job Summary:

The Proposal Manager leads the proposal response process in a fast paced, deadline driven, demanding environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead pursuit strategy sessions with various business development teams to develop capture plans and winning strategies
• Analyze RFQ/Ps upon release and prepare written assessments outlining requirement for successful response efforts
• Develop high quality, persuasive proposals and presentations for multiple concurrent pursuits, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements and quality standards
• Coordinate and support key messages and collaborate with graphics teams to deliver impactful visuals
• Partner with project managers to prepare technical sections, performing comprehensive and accurate editing and proofreading to ensure accuracy
• Build, update, and maintain a library of qualification statements, project descriptions, resumes and qualifications showcasing firm strengths and client benefits
• Mentor peers, marketing coordinators, and assistants, while promoting proposal best practices
• Design and deliver training sessions for the Marketing Team to implement best practices
• Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews of proposals, resumes, and project sheets to maintain excellence
• Flexible schedule with occasional overtime (evenings and weekends) to meet strict deadlines and ensure top quality deliverables
• Must thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven, and demanding environment
• This position may require periodic travel to RailPros headquarters, field offices, client offices, work sites and other project related locations
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture, free from behaviors that undermine morale, productivity, or organizational values
• Uphold the organization’s standards of integrity, accountability, and respect in all duties and interactions
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulation
• Other duties as assigned or required to meet the business needs