Proposal Manager (00347) Job Listing at PMA Consultants in Los Angeles, CA (Job ID dd0e7823-98d5-4221-a5f4-cf9847787fbc)

Description

Position Summary     PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to play a critical role in supporting our national growth strategy across all PMA business sectors, including capital improvement programs, transportation, energy, water infrastructure, government and public facilities, education, healthcare, hospitality, and private corporations. This role involves managing the proposal development process and ensuring the delivery of winning proposals and requires exceptional project management, communication, and coordination skills. The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams is essential. Our Marketing team consists of initiative takers who develop creative solutions for any challenge, support one another, and are deeply invested in PMA's success.  In this position, the successful candidate will:

• Develop an understanding of business objectives, priorities, and marketing strategies for the effective identification and pursuit of business opportunities.
• Support client managers in market research and analysis of opportunities, clients, projects, and competitors.
• Partner closely with our Operations teams by consolidating and organizing reusable marketing content for efficient pursuit of upcoming opportunities.
• Participate in go/no-go decision-making, planning, and win strategies.
• Apply proposal management best practices in setting up and supporting proposal teams for success after RFP release.
• Manage proposal development while maintaining consistent company branding standards; establish proposal schedules; analyze requirements; set up kick-off meetings; maintain accurate records; coordinate proposal sections, written and graphic; review content; handle production and delivery.
• Develop presentations and assist in interview prep sessions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal-related inquiries, clarifications, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across internal teams to obtain/exchange information.
• Develop and maintain support material (content, resumes, project sheets, images, testimonials).
• Identify and monitor local professional organizations for relevant events, coordinating PMA's participation as appropriate.
• Support marketing initiatives involving communication, social media, and content creation.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of related proposal experience, preferably within the A/E/C (Architecture / Engineering / Construction) industry required.
• Proficiency in coordinating, writing, editing, and finalizing proposals required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizational time management skills and ability to multi-task high priorities in a team environment required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Familiarity with graphical applications such as Adobe Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator required.
• Experience using Deltek Vision for content and proposal management is preferred.
• Experience with federal proposal submissions is a plus.

$75,000 - $100,000 a year The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000.  A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Additional Requirements   Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.   Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.   About PMA   At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.     We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.     We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.     We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.     As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”    PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.   EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.   VEVRAA federal contractor.  

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