Senior Proposal Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Senior Proposal ManagerNew York, NY, US$155,000.00 To $195,000.00 AnnuallyHazen and Sawyer is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager for our NYC office to lead proposal development across our Northeast region while managing and mentoring a team of proposal coordinators. This role serves as a strategic partner to regional leadership, helping shape pursuit strategy, elevate proposal quality, and drive continuous improvement across the proposal process.The ideal candidate is an experienced proposal leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, develops strong teams, and turns complex technical information into compelling, client-focused proposals.Work Setting: HybridWhy Hazen and Sawyer:Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure - for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.We currently have over 2,400 employees in 90+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.Key Responsibilities:Lead and support proposal coordinators through the full pursuit lifecycleManage, mentor, and develop the proposal teamPartner with technical leaders on pursuit strategy, messaging, and go/no-go decisionsLead proposal planning, compliance reviews, and production efforts for key pursuitsGuide interview strategy, presentation development, and rehearsal effortsPerform final quality reviews to ensure compliance, accuracy, consistency, and brand alignmentOversee resumes, project descriptions, and other reusable proposal contentMaintain pursuit data in Deltek and support regional reporting and planningSupervise the graphics team lead, who manages the graphics team and its workload for proposals and presentationsContinuously improve proposal processes, tools, and best practicesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience10+ years of proposal, marketing, or business development experience, preferably in the AEC industryExperience managing proposal or marketing staffExceptional writing, editing, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneouslyStrong strategic thinking and collaboration skillsProficiency with Adobe InDesign; much of our proposal production is done in InDesignProficiency with Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), Bluebeam, and Deltek Vantagepoint a plusWhat We Offer:Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportationShort and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurancePaid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning supportProfessional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization membershipsStarting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location #J-18808-Ljbffr