[Hiring] Senior Proposal Manager @Atlas

Role Description

As a Senior Proposal Manager, you will help shape how Atlas wins complex, high-value opportunities by uniting technical experts, business development leaders, executives, and teaming partners around compelling, client-focused proposals. As part of a collaborative national team that directly supports Atlas’ growth, you will apply strategic thinking, persuasive writing, collaborative leadership, and strong proposal management skills to navigate complex procurement requirements and deliver creative, compliant, and cohesive submissions. Success will be reflected in clear pursuit strategies, trusted relationships, meaningful mentorship of proposal professionals, and continued improvements to the content, tools, templates, and processes that strengthen Atlas’ pursuit capabilities, communicate its value, and position the company for projects that improve infrastructure and communities.

The ideal candidate will be based in California, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon or Washington. Periodic travel to a local office for meetings and occasional travel will be required. Experience in proposal management within the AEC industry is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in proposal management in the AEC industry, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign).
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local government procurement and compliance requirements, along with extensive experience working with large, complex California public agencies such as Caltrans and LA Metro.
• Proficiency in proposal management tools and familiarity with AEC industry standards.
• Expertise in complex proposal strategies, including alternative delivery methods.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Lead the development of complex and strategic proposals, including design-build and alternative delivery projects.
• Coordinate and lead proposal review meetings, including kickoff and quality review sessions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal efforts, engaging with internal teams and external partners as needed.
• Collaborate with business development and leadership teams to develop win themes, messaging, and pursuit strategies.
• Write, edit, and customize proposal content, tailoring responses to meet specific project needs and client criteria.
• Thoroughly proofread and edit content provided by technical staff to enhance clarity, persuasiveness, and professionalism.
• Maintain and refine a library of reusable content, such as resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate responses.
• Mentor and guide proposal managers and support staff, fostering skill development and improving proposal processes.
• Oversee the review process for proposals, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and creativity.
• Act as a key point of contact for executives during major pursuits, providing status updates and strategic insights.
• Identify and implement best practices, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and proposal effectiveness.
• Develop relationships with teaming partners and subcontractors, managing their contributions to proposals.
• Conduct research on clients, competitors, and industry trends to enhance proposal quality and competitiveness.
• Facilitate debriefs and lessons learned sessions to improve future proposal efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Clear career paths, learning resources and development programs.
• Support for Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups.
• Reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.