BGE, Inc.

Proposal Specialist

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including remote work, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.


Job Overview

As a Proposal Manager, you play a key role in business development and project acquisition. Your primary responsibility is to lead and deliver winning proposals on behalf of the company. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals for clients, ensuring they adhere to procedures, timelines, and policies. Your goal is to create responsive, compliant, and technically sound.

Experience with Adobe InDesign will be key to the requirements of the role.

Locations: Austin, Houston, Fort Worth or Frisco, Katy, and The Woodlands; depending on the selected hire.


Job Description

Lead the end-to-end proposal process, from initial receipt of RFQ/SOQ/RFP to submission. This includes:
Reviewing and interpreting RFP/RFQs, addressing key elements with the pursuit team
Developing and leading the proposal management schedule, establishing priorities, tracking team task assignments, and keeping the team accountable to internal and external deadlines
Participating in identifying win themes and differentiators with the technical team
Initiating and leading pursuit proposal team activities and meetings
Scheduling and leading all color reviews
Developing kick-off and other meeting agendas
Editing and tailoring existing materials, which may include interviewing staff/technical experts
Proofreading copy for proposals, presentations, resumes, and project descriptions
Assembling and preparing all documentation using the branding and style guidelines
Facilitating quality reviews
Ensuring RFP compliance/requirements
Ensuring timely proposal production and delivery
Able to successfully manage and lead multiple pursuits and teams simultaneously
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop RFP/bid requirements that align with customer needs
Develop and share best practices with team members to enhance the quality and efficiency
Opportunity to supervise, train, and mentor junior staff


Job Qualifications


Technical Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related fields
A minimum of 5 years of prior work experience in proposal management, preferably in the engineering or construction industry
Have experience with successfully leading TxDOT proposals
Must be proficient in MS Office, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Strong proofreading, formatting, writing, and editing skills
Excellent command of grammar and spelling
Experience with OpenAsset and Dynamics is a plus; but not required


Required Soft Skills

Self-motivated and works independently with limited supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize
Flexible and capable of adjusting to changing requirements


Some Of Our Benefits

401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
Personal Time Allowances
2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
"Unlimited" Sick Days.
Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.


NO SPONSORSHIP


NO AGENCIES

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