Skanska is searching for a dynamic Proposal Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. (https://www.usa.skanska.com/who-we-are/media/brochures/) Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose - we build for a better society.
Skanska's values -Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life-are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The primary responsibility of the Proposal Manager is to lead multi-disciplinary pursuit teams in the development of qualifications, technical proposals and presentation materials for design-build and other alternative delivery procurements for heavy civil infrastructure projects. The Proposal Manager directs and QCs the work of technical, proposal and graphics staff assigned to the pursuit from Skanska, joint venture partner firms, design partner firms and third-party consultants to ensure on time completion of compliant, compelling submittals. A successful Proposal Manager will be a champion of Skanska's proposal best practices, mentoring junior staff and guiding technical and operations staff through our proposal process. Other responsibilities include development and production of marketing and business development collateral requested of the team, and contributing to maintenance of our database of project, personnel and corporate information used to support these efforts. The Proposal Manager works independently in analyzing information and exercises discretion in creating the proposal document.
Proposal Manager Required Qualifications:
6+ Years of prior experience of managing proposals in construction and/or engineering industry in a similar capacity.
Experience managing design-build and other Alternative Delivery pursuits
Proficiency in desktop publishing, presentation, and other marketing related software including Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), MS Office Suite, Sharepoint, FTP sites, video conference/sharing, and other marketing-related applications.
Strong writing, proofreading, and editing capabilities. Experience with technical writing in an Engineering environment preferred.
Leadership capacity: Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of staff and management both within Skanska and with other firms.
Four-year Business or Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the construction and/or engineering industry in a similar capacity desired.
Active member of Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and/or Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) is desired.
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Compensation and financial well-being (https://careers.usa.skanska.com/life-at-skanska#rewards-and-wellbeing) - Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Come work with us and join a winning team!
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USD $97,500.00/Yr.
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USD $145,000.00/Yr.
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